RECE / Assistant Program Supervisor

Overview
Wee Leprechauns Child Care Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate RECE / Assitant Program Supervisor to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting the development and well-being of children, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with children, families, and staff to promote positive learning experiences. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and a passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to children in accordance with licensing standards and WLCC program policies and philosophy.
• Develop and implement appropriate program planning that foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth
• Collaborate and supervise with other team members in helping to plan and execute educational programs and activities
• Maintain accurate documentation of children's progress and daily routines
• Communicate effectively with parents, guardians and management regarding children's development and needs
• Ensures a safe, clean, and organized classroom
• Supervision of children during indoor and outdoor activities
• Support children with special needs or disabilities by adapting activities and providing individualized assistance, when needed.
• Uphold all health, safety, and sanitation protocols to ensure a secure environment for children and staff
• Ensures classroom and programs meets the requirements for the center based on standards set out by WLCC, ministry regulations, etc.

Skills

• Proficiency in English is a requirement
• Registered Early Childhood Educator Certification is required
• Experience working with children, including classroom experience or early childhood education background within Ontario for at least 3 years
• Knowledge of childcare practices, special education, or working with individuals with disabilities
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with children, parents, and team members
• Excellent organizational skills to manage classroom activities and documentation efficiently
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities while fostering a collaborative team environment
• Good computer skills including basic computer operation for record keeping and communication purposes
• Effective time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities throughout the day
• Writing skills for accurate documentation and reporting purposesThis role is ideal for passionate individuals committed to making a positive impact on children's lives through nurturing care, educational support, and collaborative teamwork.

Within this role, the individual will assist the supervisor in some admin duties when off-site when required, and will be a positive role model to other RECE's and ECA's within the team to ensure that all policies and procedures are completed daily. This person will help create center newsletters. It is a perfect opportunity for anyone wanting to move towards a fulfilling career in child care services.

Pay: $26.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North York, ON M3B 2Y8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Classroom: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• ECE Licence (required)

Work Location: In person