If the following sounds like a good day at work then this job might be for you!
Reporting to the Child Care Manager the Child Care Supervisor is a key member of the Child Care team who will:
- Actively interact with children ages 512 as a play partner
- Support optimal developmental growth through playbased educational programming including interactive play literacy mathematics science building arts and crafts drama games team building community out trips swimming daily physical activity outdoor play and sports
- Be responsible for direct leading and supervising of staff and children including supervision safety program planning and instilling the Ys core values of caring respect responsibility inclusion and honesty
- Plan implement lead and evaluate specific expectations of curriculum to ensure YMCA A Place to Connect curriculum is maintained
- Guide coach and provide feedback to leaders during program times
- Build healthy relationships with children parents and colleagues
- Support and understand sensitive member family experiences and situations while compassionately guiding childrens behaviors
- Actively ensure licensing standards and safety standards are maintained for all child care settings and outings
- Participate in and promotes YMCA of Southern Interior BC community initiatives and philanthropy
Wed love to hear from people with:
- Valid class 4 drivers license (or willingness to obtain)
- Must be 19 years of age (as per Provincial licensing standards)
- Completed Responsible Adult Certification 20 hours of professional education in Child Development or Health Nutrition Safety or Behaviour Guidance.
- Valid First Aid Certificate with CPR level B or C
- 2 years experience working with children
- 3 years supervisory experience in a team setting
- Proficient with Microsoft Programs including Word Outlook Teams and Excel
Competencies:
- Commitment to Mission Vision and Values:Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission vision and values of the YMCA of Southern InteriorBC.
- Service Orientated:Deliberately identifies and creates opportunities to enhance each and every individuals YMCA experience. Creates action plans to resolve any service gap areas.
- Relationship Building and Collaboration:Builds positive interactions listens attentively and communicates effectively to create an open communication environment. Share information best practices and resources with colleagues.
The YMCAs Commitment to Trust Safety and Equality:
As part of a trusted charitable organization you can expect to receive excellent services and safety training throughout your YMCA career. As the first step in your journey you will be required to:
- Provide 3 references of a professional in nature (e.g. Employer Supervisor or Colleague)
- Provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six 6 months preceding your start date. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.
The YMCA of SouthernInterior BC is an equity employer and encourages applications from all individuals who may contribute to the diversity of our workplace. This includes persons with diverse abilities persons of color and ethnicity Indigenous persons (First Nations Metis and Inuit) and people of all sexual orientations and genders.
*This is a fulltime position: Monday Friday from 6:30am 8:30am & 1:00pm 6:00pm.
Application deadline: April 4th 2025
Required Experience:
Manager