Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton Looking for Child Care Program Supervisor at Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Umbrella Family and Child Centres of Hamilton operates full-day early learning and child care centres for infant, toddler and preschool children, as well as extended day programs before and after school for kindergarten and school age children in the Greater Hamilton Area.

We are currently recruiting for a Program Supervisor to oversee two locations in Hamilton.

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Program Supervisor is responsible for the operation of a high-quality childcare centre that meets the individual needs of children ages 0-12 years and their families. The successful candidate will provide supervision and leadership to a team of staff; work in alignment with How Does Learning Happen ensuring that each of the 4 foundations are implemented; maintain administration of all licenses, inspections and other related documentation; support the partnership between child care and school staff; complete administrative tasks as required and ensure overall team and financial management of the Centre; and support and facilitate strong partnerships with community partners.

Qualifications required for the position include:

• College Diploma (or equivalent) in Early Childhood Education is required;
• Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing;
• Five (5) years of experience working within a childcare centre and two (2) years of people management experience;
• Experience working within a unionized environment is considered an asset;
• Working knowledge of applicable legislation and regulations, to carry out job responsibilities;
• Working knowledge and skill to provide professional expertise and guidance to directly supervised employees;
• Additional training related to infant care would be considered an asset;
• Strong working knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) is required;
• A Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check, food handler’s certificate and standard first aid are also required.

In addition to a fun and exciting work environment, the organization offers a competitive compensation package, which includes health and dental benefits, a RRSP matching program, an Employee Assistance Program, generous vacation and sick time allotments as well as networking and professional development opportunities.

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