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50 Randall Ave, Markham, ON L3S 1E2, Canada Req #1484

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Work with us at Family Day!

Put your training, experience and passion for quality Child

Care and Early Learning to work at Family Day

Position Available: Assistant Supervisor, Contract Full Time Split Shift

Location: Randall SA/EDP

Start Date: February 3, 2025

End Date: December 31, 2025

About Family Day:

Family Day Care Services is a non-profit, charitable organization with a long and distinguished history of providing high-quality early learning and childcare services to children and families throughout Toronto, York and Peel Regions. We are a multi-service organization with over 500 employees, providing a broad range of services including: 29 Child Care Centres, 49 Before and After Care programs, 204 Licensed Home Child Cares, 9 EarlyON programs, 2 Homework Plus programs, and Special Needs Resourcing for children and their families living in the Greater Toronto Area.

Family Day Offers:

• Vacation, sick leave and medical appointments
• In-house training/professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Employee Referral program

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Centre Supervisor, the Assistant Supervisor is responsible for helping to maintain the standards set by the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) and helping the Supervisor oversee the day-to-day program. The Assistant Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Child Care Centre, in the absence of the Centre Supervisor.

Job Duties:

• Assist the supervisor to lead and support the High/Scope Educational Approach to Curriculum by incorporating How Does Learning Happen (HDLH), Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years for Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten.
• Assist the supervisor to lead and support a conflict resolution model developmentally appropriate for children: 6 Steps Conflict Resolution – Infants/Toddlers, Preschool/Kindergarten and High Five’s P.H.C.D. Conflict Resolution Model for Program Leaders for our school-aged children.
• Assist the supervisor to lead and support The Early Learning For Every Child Today framework (ELECT) in combination with HDLH and the principles of High Five and Principles of Healthy Child Development (P.H.C.D.).
• In the absence of the RECE, ensure a program plan is ready for implementation by casual educators.
• Ensure a child/family early learning environment that is respectful of children and families' strengths and needs.
• Assist the supervisor monitor and supervise staff and coordinate weekly and monthly program planning.
• Prepare staff schedule and call replacement staff as needed to maintain the right ratio of staff to children.
• Display knowledge and able to articulate ages and stages of child development to parents/caregivers.
• Plan for and facilitate family-centered and professional development workshops. Evaluate the effectiveness of the programs.
• Support families in understanding the importance of interacting with their children during the program.
• Maintain good partnership with other community agencies and early learning programs.
• Ensure that program delivery meets all provincial legislation, municipal and regional regulations and guidelines.
• Manage within Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience Required:

• Early Childhood Education Degree or Diploma.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory and/or designate experience an asset.
• Minimum of 5 years of child care/resource program experience.
• Registered member of the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Training in HIGH FIVE, PHCD or HIGH FIVE Sport is a definite asset.
• Well-developed skills in areas such as leadership, communication, organization, assessment, teamwork, confidentiality, commitment and accountability, initiative and creativity.
• Knowledge of best practices in the Early Learning development field.
• Knowledge of My Kids Computer program.
• Social and multicultural sensitivity.
• Strong and effective relationship builder.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates the ability to network with community agencies and partners.
• Medical required – including TB 6 months current to hiring date.
• Police Vulnerable Sector Check 6 months current to hiring date.
• Current First Aid and CPR.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Family Day fosters a positive inclusive workplace culture, with a workforce that is representative of the families and communities it serves. Committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, Family Day encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and those who may need accommodation, to apply to join our team.

This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Family Day Care Services is committed to providing a safe environment for children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Family Day Care Services will provide a reasonable accommodation to employees and prospective employees to the point of undue hardship upon request and as required in respect of the individual’s particular restrictions and limitations. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need to ensure your equal participation, feel free to contact Human Resources via email: humanresources@familydaycare.com.

We are Hiring! If you have the passion, creativity and dedication we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.