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Program Supervisor II

Program Supervisor II

Vancouver Society of Children’s CentresVancouver, BC, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$33.33 hourly
Job description

VANCOUVER SOCIETY OF CHILDREN’S CENTRES (VSOCC)

PROGRAM SUPERVISOR II - INTERNAL POSTING

EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES!  The Vancouver Society of Children's Centres (VSOCC) understands that children are competent, capable, and will reach their full potential when they actively participate in their own play and learning. We encourage and support children’s natural curiosity and foster diverse, inclusive, and nurturing environments where healthy play is encouraged.

Operating 16 state-of-the-art centres in Vancouver, VSOCC is a leader in the childcare sector.

Here’s how you will make a positive impact on a day-to-day basis :

  • Nurturing, guiding and caring for children
  • Fostering a strong sense of belonging, inclusion and collaboration
  • Creating a welcoming, engaging, flexible play-based learning environment
  • Planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating emergent curriculum that reflects the individual and group interests and needs of children and families
  • Providing for the health, safety and emotional wellbeing of children
  • Building and maintaining strong “shared caring” partnerships with families
  • Maintaining supportive, collaborative relationships with VSOCC colleagues and community partners.
  • Leading teams, supervising ECE professionals, upholding agency-wide policies / procedures and licensing regulations

In addition to being a wonderful and positive person & team player, you must have :

  • Licenses & Certifications : ECE Infant / Toddler | Childcare First Aid | Food Safe
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a licensed child care with infant and toddlers.
  • Minimum 1 year supervisory experience.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills, including excellent oral and written communication
  • Strong knowledge and awareness of : Child development and use of developmental screening tools BC’s Early Learning Framework and an emergent curriculum approachFamily engagement strategies and parenting issues within a diverse community
  • Knowledge of leadership strategies, group process, facilitation techniques and team building
  • Knowledge of supports & resources for families and for children with extra support needs
  • Knowledge of broader child care field and its role in the community
  • Ability to take initiative, work independently and demonstrate good judgment
  • Responsible, reliable, well-organized, flexible, team player who loves learning and innovation
  • Functional computer literacy in Word, Excel and Outlook

    • Additional skills and experiences may include :

  • Special Needs Certificate & License | Occupational First Aid Level 1
  • A Second Language
  • Post-secondary education in related field

    • Terms of Employment :

  • Permanent full-time  position (37.5 hours per week)
  • Salary : $33.33 per hour plus benefits. In addition, you will receive $6 per hour in Provincial ECE Wage Enhancement.
  • Starting : As soon as possible
  • Location : The Mark (Toddler and 3-5 programs)

    • Closing Date for INTERNAL CANDIDATES : 5 : 00pm on June 24, 2024. After this date, postings will be open to External Candidates and will remain open until filled. Please reference posting #PSII-240617 in your email subject line and / or application. Applications are accepted through the Career Portal on ADP or Email :   .

    This position is open to male and female applicants and is unionized with BCGEU.

    We thank all applicants. However, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please.