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Position Summary
The Supervisor – Licensed Group Child Care & Preschool (LGCC&P) ensures the safe and effective delivery of licensed child care programming within their portfolio, including 30 months to School Age, Preschool (3-5 years) and School Age (5-12 years) programs. This role is responsible for overseeing planning, implementation, risk management, and frontline staff and volunteer supervision. Rooted in a trauma-informed approach, this role prioritizes participant safety, empowerment, and skill development while supporting child/youth health promotion, relationship-building, and behavior management. As an integrated supervisor and in-program leader position, the Supervisor implements approved plans, ensures compliance with guidelines and provides input to the Program Manager/Director for strategic decision making. The Supervisor demonstrates intentional practice with a results-driven focus, leading by example and embodying the Agency’s Core Values and Code of Ethics in all decision-making and professional behavior
Position Details
Wage: $25/hour + $4/hr ECE-WE
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Term: Ongoing
Benefits: Extended Health Care Benefits after 3-month probation period
Location: BGCSVI SĆIȺNEW SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Club - 802 Latoria Road, Langford.B.C - Work Location may be subject to change based on programming needs.
Opportunities: Professional development, supportive work/life balance, training and development, career opportunities and advancement
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborates with the Program Manager/Director to obtain and maintain the appropriate Community Care Facility Licenses, ensuring compliance with Child Care Licensing regulations
- Monitors program operations to uphold licensing standards, serving as a liaison with Licensing Officers, maintaining a professional working relationship, and escalating concerns to the Program Manager/Director as needed
- Supports the day-to-day operations of licensed child care spaces, ensuring alignment with early learning practices and licensing standards under the guidance of the Program Manager/Director
- Supports the implementation of the Early Learning Framework, ensuring high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming for children
- Supports the Program Manager/Director in establishing new licensed spaces by contributing to physical setup and activity planning that align with established program goals
- Collaborates with the Program Manager/Director to ensure programs align with organizational goals, licensing requirements, contracts and community needs
- Collaborates with families to develop and review individualized Care/Service Plans that guide daily routines, activity choices and support needs within the established program framework; escalating modifications to the Program Manager/Director
- Monitors program activity outcomes and shares observations with the Program Manager/Director to support ongoing program quality
- Assists in data collection and analysis; monitors relevant data, feedback and success stories, using the information to inform required program reporting and continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with Program Manager/Director
- Delivers services guided by evidence-based approaches, including strengths-based practices, Trauma-Informed Care, Positive Behaviour Support and experiential learning
- Works in-ratio as an active team member when required to meet licensing/program ratio standards
- Transports children/youth to and from programs and community based out-trips in Agency vehicles, as required
- Supports alignment of daily activities with contract goals, Model for Success and Logic Models in collaboration with the Program Manager/Director
- Applies policy and procedure appropriately in practice with staff and volunteers
- Implements monthly activity plans developed in collaboration with Program Manager/Director
- Schedules staff in collaboration with Program Manager/Director ensuring ratio coverage
- Follows after-hours communication procedures
- Assists with new hire onboarding by delivering program-specific orientation, facilitating ongoing training and mentoring new staff under the direction of the Program Manager/Director
- Provides day-to-day supervision and coaching to frontline staff, supporting consistent, high-quality care and program delivery aligned with licensing standards and organizational policies
- Supports staff development through mentorship, training, and professional development initiatives, escalating identified competency gaps to the Program Manager/Director
- Facilitates team meetings to align staff with program objectives and ensure effective communication
- Assists in the review and updating of program handbooks annually to reflect current best practices and organizational, licensing and accreditation standards
- Conducts probationary and scheduled performance reviews for frontline staff, in collaboration with and with feedback from the Program Manager/Director
- Develops, plans and implements pre-approved special events within program
- Informs Manager/Director of staff attendance for their approval of program staff timesheets
- Facilitates direct report staff meetings, preparing agendas, documenting minutes and ensuring follow-up on action items; actively participates in all staff meetings to align with organizational priorities
- Assists with administrative duties, including maintaining participant records and supporting program evaluations to ensure program efficiency
- Utilizes program databases for communication, parent engagement, membership, and attendance, ensuring data accuracy for analysis, reporting, evaluation, and program development
- Ensures program activities meet CARF, accreditation and program standards, updating the Program Manager/Director on compliance status
- Maintains environments which are free from threat of harm through active supervision, enforcing safety protocols and fostering a supportive atmosphere
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested, which may include tasks not listed in this position description but are within the scope of the position, program and/or department
A full list of duties and responsibilities will be provided in the position description
Minimum Qualifications
- Relevant post-secondary diploma in Child and Youth Care, Recreation, Education, Social Work or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Early Childhood Education Certificate
- 1-year experience supervising and supporting a staff team in a Community Care Licensing Environment
- Demonstrated experience applying Positive Behaviour Support strategies
- Demonstrated experience implementing Care Plans/Service Delivery Plans
- Demonstrated ability to incorporate stages of child development in program/service delivery
- Demonstrated experience applying preventative approaches to behavioural management
- Demonstrated experience with trauma informed practice
- Class 4 driver’s license; clean driver’s abstract
- Valid Standard First Aid/CPR C certification
To Apply
- Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] indicating which position you are applying for in your email subject line and clearly demonstrating how your experience and qualifications relate to this position
- In the first line of your cover letter, please use our tag line “Opportunity Changes Everything”
- We thank all who apply. In align with our mission, we strive to create safe, supportive places and welcome all to apply
Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing intake basis
This is a bargaining unit position supervising bargaining unit staff.
This position is open to all applicants. This position requires union membership.
Interested by the opportunity but not sure how to make it fit? Start the conversation and let’s discuss options! Please feel free to reach out with inquiries or for more information via [email protected]
In alignment with our 5 Core Values, BGC South Vancouver Island is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and inclusivity in all practices within the organization
BGC South Vancouver Island acknowledges the Lkwungen, WSÁNEĆ, T’Sou-ke, MÁlexeŁ and Scia’new people, whose traditional territories we live and work upon each day
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $26.00-$30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
