Olive Grove Childcare is seeking a Full-time Floor Supervisor at one of our North Vancouver schools.
We are Reggio Inspired, nature-based and believe children learn best with a flexible and open-ended approach. Olive Grove Childcare is celebrating its' 13th successful year with 6 locations across the North Shore.
This Floor Supervisor role is for someone loving, passionate, positive and a born to lead Educator. You are an excellent communicator.
Its premise is based on three tenants - Integrity - Purpose- Growth. You preferably have your degree in Early Childhood Education paired with your ECE licence with the BC Registry. We will also consider applicants who have their ECE diploma with 1+ years in leadership. The position approximately is 90% on the Floor with the kids and co-teachers and 10% committed to Administration and office work. It's perfect for an Educator who wants more experience in a leadership role and is ready to take the leap. Understanding and implementation of the ELF and code of Ethics is expected.
Your position will be co-teaching with two other licensed Educators. Some of the duties you will be performing include (but are not limited to):
Child Engagement and Guiding and Caring
- Maintain active supervision of the children at all times.
- Work towards positive attachment with children
- Assist, model, and coach children on key developmental milestones: eating, dressing, toileting, care for environment, healthy socialization, etc.
- Carry out specialty programs (baking, gardening, music, gymnastics, etc.) in order to encourage children to express their creativity through art, dramatic play, music, physical activity etc.
- Develop and plan weekly childcare programming, independently and with co-educators, display monthly curriculum to follow development of children. This may include attending monthly planning meetings.
Communication/Problem Solving
- Observe children’s learning and behavioural progress – report to parents/guardians on any areas of concern.
- Daily, mindful, written documentation of childrens’ activities shared via HiMama.
- Communication with families during pick up/drop off (or throughout the day when needed), checking messages/emails, and phone messages daily.
- Communicate with team and families on ways to improve children’s learning progress and growth.
- Completing yearbooks/wonder journals for each child to display learnings and projects over the year.
- Creating, documenting, and implementing Olive Grove’s Behaviour Management Plan for children who are having behavioural challenges. Work with families and staff towards a proactive and positive solution.
Collaboration/Teamwork
- Maintain collaborative relationships with the team. Working together to resolve conflicts.
- Abide by all licensing requirements of BC. Keep up to date on the Act regulations with your co-educators.
- Work with the team, sharing the delegation of responsibilities, and productive communication with co-workers.
- Open to helping other classrooms when needed.
- Attend team meetings, staff meetings and Pro D Day workshops.
- Take initiative when needed to provide continuity of classroom.
Environment
- Provide a positive environment for co-teaching and nurturing children together.
- Ensure environment abides by licensing requirements: sanitized, fill out incident reports, monthly fire drills, the well-being/safety/care of children and families at Olive Grove.
- Maintain the classroom and ensure the health, security, and safety of the children.
- Prepare snacks and arrange the classroom and/or furniture, ensuring the space is clean and inviting to promote a healthy learning environment.
Self-care/Professionalism/Attendance/Punctuality
- Energetic, well rested and enthusiastic when at work.
- Dress appropriately
- Abide by cell phone policy
- Comes to work on time and ready to start shift.
In addition to these responsibilities, you will also be expected to:
- Carry our Administrative duties in the absence of the Centre Manager
- Perform on the floor leadership duties to assist in training, team building, coaching and delegating to your team.
This position is for someone who loves working in a team and is committed to healthy, happy and thriving relationships.
There is an abundance of room to grow within the company including perks, bonuses, competitive wages, professional development bursary and discounts for your own children to attend. We are first and foremost, a business with heart - we love our employees. If this sounds like a place for you to apply and don't be shy. We can't wait to meet you.
A few facts about our school;
- We invite staff to bring their 1-5 year children and provide a competitive discount.
- Annual professional development bursary.
- We strive for an inclusive and fun work environment.
- Provide opportunities for constant learning.
- Offer extended medical benefits, ECE-WE, holiday days, bonuses, sick days and more!
Pay structure is $24.10 - $25.10 per hour PLUS $6 per hour Wage Enhancement.
Only ECE certified educators holding a BC certification will be contacted for a zoom interview. Olive Grove Childcare commits to building a diverse workforce in which all cultural and societal backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the position.
Olive Grove acknowledges and honors that we live and work on the unceded territories of the Coastal Salish people. Including the St'at'imc, Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: $24.10-$25.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Experience:
- Leadership: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- ECE (Early Childhood Educator) Licence (required)
- First Aid Certification (required)
Work Location: In person
