Full Time - EarlyON Supervisor - Waterloo Region - Jobs in Kitchener, ON

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EARLYON SUPERVISORPERMANENT FULL TIMESTART DATE: June 2022REGION: Waterloo Region, ONAPPLICATIONS DUE: May 22nd, 2022 @ 11:59pmRECE RequiredAre you a passionate professional with extensive knowledge of the early years and family support Are you driven by work that matters and the knowledge that your success makes a difference in the lives of children and familiesEarlyON Child and Family Centres support all children, parents and caring adults in learning, growing and connecting – together. This aligns with Ontario’s renewed vision for the early years and child care, where all children and families have access to a range of high-quality, inclusive and affordable early years and child care programs and services that are centred around children and families, and contribute to children’s learning, development and well-being.The YMCA of Three Rivers is one of the community’s largest non-profit organizations. We are dedicated to the enrichment of our communities through the development of people and families. Through our work, we foster belonging and wellbeing, and dedicate ourselves to building a healthy and vibrant community every day and we know EarlyON Child and Family Centres are an important piece of this work. That’s where you come in.What you will do…You will lead a team in providing welcoming and inclusive environments where all children and families have access to high-quality programs and services influencing positive child, family and community experiences and outcomes.You will ensure EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide environments that engage parents and caring adults in play and learning alongside of their children and other families. Parents and caring adults will be engaged in conversations and information sharing about child development, parenting, nutrition, play and inquiry based learning, and other topics that support them in their role as their children’s first teacher.You will support Early Learning and Development by ensuring the delivery of high-quality experiences that build responsive adult-child relationships and encourage children’s exploration, play and inquiry, supported by How Does Learning Happen Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.You will lead a team that is responsive to questions or concerns about child development, uses validated tools and resources, and links to specialized services; making connections for families during and beyond the early years.You will provide effective supervision, support and development and coaching opportunities, which will increase the knowledge, skills and confidence of your teams.You will manage administrative responsibilities including staff and volunteer records, financial accountabilities and data collection requirements.What you will bring…You are a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with a minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a child and family setting. You have great knowledge and expertise in child development and play and inquiry based learning. You have experience leading a team in creating environments that nurture relationships for children, parents and caregivers based on the latest evidence and research.You have a demonstrated knowledge of How Does Learning Happen Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years and experience supervising a team in delivering high-quality early years programs. Relationship building, communication, coaching and development, and problem solving are key competencies you rely on in your day to day work.What you will gain…You will be an integral part of the EarlyON team in a community where families feel that they belong and are valuable contributors to their children’s learning; influencing positive outcomes for children and their families in the early years and beyond.Overall, you will join a dynamic team and an organization that has massive impact across our community. You will be joining a local organization but you’ll also be part of a global movement. Your work will have impact and the community we all call home will be a little better every day because of you.The YMCA of Three Rivers embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation and privacy laws. In keeping with privacy laws, we are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information handling practices. For more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy, please visit our website. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Quick Apply

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