Supervisor - Early Childhood Educator
Location
Whitehorse, YT | Canada
Job description
Supervisor - Early Childhood Educator
Little Hands Inc. Whitehorse, YT
Full Time
Compensation: $34 Hourly
Health, Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits + Life Insurance Plan
Education And Child Care
Duration Permanent
Closing Date Until Position is Filled
Job Level Senior management
Intended job posting audience Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application
Do you enjoy working with, having fun with, and guiding children to reach their fullest potential? Are you an Early Childhood Educator who has their ECE Diploma / Degree who has relevant supervisor experience? If that sounds like you, please continue reading and find out more about this amazing position!
What We Offer:
- Full Time Position (35 – 40 hours a week)
- Competitive Wages + Health Benefits + Sick Days (YG) + Other Benefits
- Dynamic, Friendly, + Positive Team Environment
- Our Main Values: kindness, compassion, gratitude, + honesty
- Open Concept Layout Learning Environment (with amazing mountain views!)
- Outdoors: many nearby nature trails, parks, + forests to explore with the children
What You Offer:
- 1+ years of experience as an ECE in supervisory / managerial role
- CPR + First Aid certification (up to date)
- Good understanding of Yukon Guidelines and Regulations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead and inspire ECE team
- Genuine passion for guiding and supporting children
- Adaptability, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Role Responsibilities
- To support children's interests through exploration, research, and play.
- To nurture children's needs and perform positive social-emotional and behavior guidance.
- Planning activities following Reggio-inspired + emergent curriculum
- Guide + assist children in personal routines: development of proper eating, dressing, + toilet habits
- Plan + maintain classroom environment that protects the health, security, + well-being of children. (Knowledge of regulations is required)
- Excellent communication skills: written + oral
- Implement programs to support + promote physical, cognitive, emotional-social development of children accordingly
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, + taking children to local points of interest.
- Provide opportunities to express creativity through art, dramatic play, music, + physical activity.
- Assess the abilities, interests,+ needs of children, discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members.
- Establish + maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers + community service providers working with children
- On-going implementation all relevant policies and procedures of the centre
- Maintain full compliance with of the Yukon Child Care Licensing Regulations.
- Maintain on-going developmental records on each child (i.e. written observations & children’s portfolios).
- Communicate effectively all relevant information regarding children, families, the program and health and safety to staff team and Director
If you think you'd make a perfect fit with us at Little Hands as a full time supervisor, please send your resume to:
We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Salary
$34 per hour
