The Early Years Supervisor plays a pivotal role in supporting the well-being and development of children in a nurturing environment. This position involves overseeing care programs, ensuring that each child’s needs are met while fostering a safe and engaging atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have a passion for caregiving and early childhood education, with the ability to educate and inspire both children and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of an ECE certificate with at least 2 years of teaching experience will be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of BC Early Learning Framework and current Childcare Licensing Regulations
• Adaptable, positive, patience, punctual.
• Ability to orient, instruct, and evaluate staff, students, and volunteers.
• Valid First-Aid Certificate required.
• A clean Criminal and Background Report including the vulnerable sector is required.
• Excellent English verbal and written ability is required as well as exceptional listening skills.
• And Indigenous person is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a team geared, cultural and politically sensitive environment.
• Ability to balance competing priorities, multitask, and to work under pressure.
• Ability to be flexible and to work in an environment that applies cross training within other Departments.
• Ability to maintain Confidentiality and abide by Cheam First Nations’ Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó:lō culture, traditions and language is considered an asset.
• Experience working with First Nations community is considered an asset.

• Responsible for setting up a plan for Programing and delivering that plan to ensure students are provided with the optimal amount of attention.
• Lead, train, and supervise the security team, ensuring high standards of performance and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the Communications Specialist to ensure the Monthly program plan is communicated appropriately.
• Identify each child’s needs and create an individual plan for each Child.
• Create lesson plans and coordinate field trips.
• Create and deliver reports as required by the Health and Wellness Department.
• Responsible for the health and safety of all children on site, and able to advise on better layouts, plans and alternatives to foster continued safety and educational experience for children.
• Maintain an organized and clean classroom and environment and ensure safe setup and take down of educational materials.
• Prepare budgets, variance reports, and manage departmental purchases.
• Prepare and submit program reports as required.
• Create meal plans for the week and communicate grocery lists to the Health and Wellness Administrative team for grocery order and pickup.
• Liaison and update parents on progress of the children and calmly communicate concerns.
• Update/re-stock inventories and other supplies as needed for the classroom.
• Other duties as required.