Career

EYES Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Ensure centre complies with the Ministry of Education Child Care and Early Years Act and the City of Toronto criteria
• Collaborate with staff to develop and implement creative child programs that are age-appropriate
• Develop and grow philosophies and practices to meet the children’s needs
• Foster an environment that respects children’s strengths, rights, and needs
• Oversee programming content and age-appropriateness of programming
• Ensure that children receive healthy, nutritious and balanced lunches and snacks in accordance with all applicable public health
• Maintain accurate records on each child including medical, consent forms, and attendance records
• Lead staff by motivating, mentoring and coaching
• Promote staff performance through frequent formal and informal constructive feedback and staff evaluations
• Identify training and professional development opportunities for staff
• Manage the logistical elements of staffing such as organizing staffing requirements and schedules, maintaining accurate and up-to-date staff records, and scheduling staff meetings
• Responsible for maximizing enrolment through promoting, marketing and advertising the centre
• Pursue alternative funding, such as subsidies, grants, fundraising, and donations
• Manage and oversee the finances and accounting of the centre: including payroll, staff hours, and accounts receivable and payable
• Make sure safety and cleanliness maintained in the classrooms and in the centre
• Maintain the quality and raise the standard of the centre
• Maintain ongoing and regular communication with parents through various methods such as emails and newsletters.
• Reporting to, and communicating closely with the Executive Director
• Ensuring that all legislation pertaining to the CCEYA and Operating criteria are implemented
• Working closely with Executive Director and Assist the ED in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the centre
• Lead and Guide staff in the development and implementation of children’s programming
• Ability to work as an effective team member, fostering a child-centered, family-friendly atmosphere
• Assist in age-appropriate and positive Behaviour Management of children
• Communicating and supporting families, with a high ESL component and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Lead in regards to managing external human resources (such as volunteers, students)
• Lead in managing facilities and ensure a safe and healthy environment
• Able to support Executive Director in the implementation of policies and procedures.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent leadership and management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and QuickBooks
• Ability to delegate responsibilities where appropriate
• Strong verbal and written communications, creativity, interpersonal skills, time management, and organizational abilities
• Familiarity with different culture, traditions and practices is an asset
• Team Player