Job Title: Program Supervisor, Early Childhood Educator/ ECEIT/ ECESN
Reports to: Director, Early Childhood Education
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Overview: Create and run educational programs that fuel children's intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth. Program Supervisors maintain the integrity of the program, the JCC and staff members by being strong, efficient and organized leaders.
Qualifications:
- ECE certificate, Infant/Toddler or Special Needs certificate as required
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working with children in a licensed group setting
- Experience as a supervisor in a licensed early childhood setting (preferred)
- Fluent in the English language (spoken & written)
- Valid Criminal Record Check
- Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR
- Three References
- Experience in creating learning through play environments with emergent curriculum
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to adapt to changing situations
- Strong computer skills
- Strong time management skills
- Working knowledge of Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations
- Bountiful energy and enthusiasm
Responsibilities, as listed but not limited to:
Administration / Program Planning
- Using the British Columbia Early Learning Framework and Sheva- The Jewish Early Learning Framework for the JCCA of North America as guides, educators care and educate the children in their group.
- Abide by the ECEBC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
- Adhere to Provincial Child Care Licensing Regulations
- Work as part of the team while offering leadership, guidance and supervision for Educators in a licensed group setting
- Provide for the safety and well-being of children
- Co-construct responsive program planning, implementation and evaluation
- Develop professional relationships with parents
- Provide opportunities for parent engagement
- Attend supervisor meetings as scheduled
- Attend weekly or bi-weekly, as scheduled, check-in meetings with ECE director
- Individual children’s files maintenance
- Manage team schedule
- Maintains appropriate records and information on each child, particularly in regards to their health, safety or well-being, including attendance, absence and other parent messages
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians and/ or ECE director
- Monthly newsletter or weekly “Ma Nishma” communication with families
- Photo organization
- Calendar preparation
- Monthly fire drill execution and log, annual shake out execution and log, annual hold and secure drill
- Check emails and respond in a timely manner
- Plan, set agenda and contribute to monthly staff meetings
- Assist in the regular and on-going planning and implementation of appropriate programming
- Assist in identifying and listing required equipment, supplies and food
With Children
- Respond to children in positive, culturally-sensitive and respectful ways, always leaving their integrity intact
- Take an active role in all areas of the program
- Provide guidance which encourages learning and developing self-concepts
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
- Include children in problem solving with their peers
- Model positive communication skills
- Assist the children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
- Respect and address children’s emotional and social needs
With Parents
- Respect the individuality of all parents/families and be sensitive to the stresses they may experience
- Take part in open, respectful and confidential daily communication with families
- Accommodates the families’ instructions for a child’s daily routines within the group routines, whenever possible
- Play an active role in keeping families updated regarding Centre information
With Staff
- Support colleagues as part of a team effort in creating a positive and safe environment
- Promote open communication by addressing imminent issues and being receptive to others
- Maintain respectful relationships amongst staff at all times
- Address questions, ideas or concerns with ECE Director in a timely fashion, whenever necessary
Health, Safety and Nutrition
- Ensure, in cooperation with team members, that the environment is clean, healthy and safe for children at all times
- Follow all current regulations, Program policies and procedures relating to health, safety and nutrition
- Ensure the daily program promotes sound personal hygienic practices for staff and children and follows universal health care precautions and guidelines
- Ensure children are dressed appropriately for all activities
- Conduct head-counts at various points through-out the day
- Ensure there is a staff person at the front and at the back of the group of children, when leaving the classroom and returning (to the gym, library etc.)
- Understand and follows legal requirements for child abuse reporting
Centre Responsibilities
- Assure that all activities are always undertaken with consideration and respect for property and member well-being
- Participate in Centre functions and activities including social, holiday and fundraising events which may or may not occur within their usual designated hours of work
- Inform the Centre of issues/concerns via the ECE Director
General Responsibilities
- Promote the vision of inclusive, family-centred care which is respectful of diversity and culture
- Promote and model a professional attitude in daily work by taking an active role in professional development offered by the JCC
- Recognize and respect all confidential matters of the Centre and its affiliates
How to apply - Qualified applicants are asked to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how their experience meets the needs of the position. The posting will be open until filled and applications will be reviewed as received. The estimated position start date is October 20, 2026.
