Daycare Assistant Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY : Duntroon Day Care is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Supervisor to support the supervisor with the day-to-day operations of our childcare center. The Assistant Supervisor of the daycare is responsible for supporting the Supervisor in managing daily operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. Key duties include assisting in coordinating activities, supervising staff, and providing guidance and support to team members. The Assistant Supervisor will also step in as the acting Supervisor in their absence, maintaining facility policies, overseeing child care programs, and communicating with parents about children's progress. Strong leadership skills, a passion for early childhood education, and the ability to foster a collaborative team environment are essential for success in this role.

Duntroon Day Care is a not for profit child care centre based in Duntroon, ON operating since 1990 and licensed for infants to school age children with a maximum enrolment of 60. Duntroon Day Care is a registered charity and not for profit corporation under the oversight of a Board of Directors. The Centre is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 5:00.

ABOUT DUNTROON DAY CARE : At Duntroon Day Care we believe each child is a unique individual who deserves the very best of care in a safe, nurturing and welcoming environment. Children are competent, capable of complex thinking, curious and rich in potential. Duntroon Day Care provides quality care that recognizes children’s competencies, and we strive to plan and deliver a program that is culturally relevant and responsive as well as based in play and inquiry. Children’s interests and curiosities are explored with the support of responsive, caring trained professionals in Early Childhood Education.

We recognize and support programming based on Ontario’s Pedagogy encompassing the four foundations of “How Does Learning Happen”, Belonging and Well

• Being, Engagement and Expression. These conditions are important for children to flourish, grow and be successful. Our goal at the centre is to build on children’s interests, strengths, and abilities and our pedagogical approaches are based on current research and best practices. An essential component of building strong relationships with children is ensuring that all four components of How Does Learning Happen is embedded in the learning environment, so that we can create a sense of belonging and well-being for all the children. We further support this by educator interactions and engagement whilst inviting children to explore the world they play in. Expression takes on many forms. Through a variety of designed play invitations children are able to express their creativity, imagination, curiosity and wonder.

Duntroon Day Care has a commitment to children and families to honour the six principles as set in the "Early Learning for Every Child Today" (ELECT) document to guide our daily practice in our learning environments:

• Principle 1: Positive experiences in early childhood set the foundation for lifelong learning, behaviour, health and well-being

• Principle 2: Partnership with families and communities is essential

• Principle 3: Respect for diversity, equity and inclusion is vital

• Principle 4: An intentional planned program supports learning

• Principle 5: Play and inquiry are learning approaches that capitalize on children’s natural curiosity and exuberance

• Principle 6: Knowledgeable, responsive and reflect educators are essential

• RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The key function of the Assistant Supervisor is to support the Supervisor with the below responsibilities:_

Program Management:

• Oversee the planning and implementation of educational programs in line with the center’s philosophy and curriculum.
• Ensure all activities are developmentally appropriate and meet the needs of children from diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with staff to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Staff Supervision and Development:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of childcare educators, providing support, training, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Ensure staff adhere to childcare regulations and the center’s policies and procedures.

Child Safety and Welfare:

• Ensure that all children are safe, supervised, and properly cared for at all times.
• Respond promptly to any issues related to child welfare and report concerns to relevant authorities as needed.
• Promote positive relationships between staff, children, and parents/guardians.

Compliance and Regulation:

• Ensure the center complies with all licensing requirements and accreditation standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of childcare regulations and ensure policies are implemented accordingly.
• Keep accurate records, includi