Location: 5639 Finch Ave. E., Units 101 & 102 Toronto, ON M1B 5K9
Job Description: This is a full-time unionized position, based on a 30-hour week schedule from Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities:
Planning and implementing a culturally sensitive program reflecting the multicultural reality of Canada, to meet the social, emotional, physical, cognitive and language development needs appropriate for the age and development of the children
Oversee the daily operation of the CNC program taking the lead in meeting CNC (Care for Newcomer Children) requirements, including implementing policies, procedures and orientation
Prepare program plans using emergent curriculum focus to prepare children for kindergarten
Develop children’s program to facilitate language and social skills development and integration of children.
Assess and register children in program
Coordinate and supervise LINC Childminders and Childminding Supply Staff and Volunteers
Collect, review and file Childminders’ daily activity plans
Ensure development and compliance of health & safety standards and best practices
Actively integrate parents into the childcare center
Provide guidance and conflict resolution with, parents staff and/or volunteers
Monitor compliance with the CMAS child minding guidelines
Provide guidance and training to Childminders in the development of the children’s program
Monitor compliance with CNC requirements and responsibilities during the annual assessment
Prepare needs assessment and plans for the Childminding professional development program
Assist in childminding
Collect, tabulate and prepare narrative reports on a monthly and ad hoc basis and other information as required.
Prepare and submit monthly statistical and cash reports.
Evaluate and make recommendations to the Language Program Manager regarding program delivery
Provide input to the Language Manager in preparing funding applications.
Maintain up-to-date records of each child attending the program
Ensure that all health and safety standards are met at the Centre
Participate in community outreach and other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma
Experience in a supervisory role within a Daycare/Childcare related setting working with children from infants to school age
Excellent verbal communication skills in English (speaking/ Writing), and other languages are an asset
Knowledge of LINC, CNC guidelines
Up-to-date First AID/CPR, TB test certification and Police Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector) from the Police Department on criminal reference clearance
Knowledgeable of and sensitive to family and children settlement needs
Possess creativity and ability to plan and implement age-appropriate activities
