Supervisor, Early Years

at  YMCA BC

Position Title: Supervisor, Early Years and Family Development
Location: Sprouts YMCA Child Care (3368 Carscallen Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2H6), and other various Early Years programs in Richmond.
Terms: Temporary, Full-time: 35-40 hours per week
Salary: $50,000 - $54,000 includes benefits plus an additional $6/hour for Licensed ECE’s as per the ECE Wage Enhancement Initiative)
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
End Date: July, 2025
Reports To: Manager, Early Childhood & Family Development

NATURE & SCOPE:

We are seeking a dynamic Supervisor, Early Childhood and Family Development to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Early Childhood & Family Development, the Supervisor will provide leadership, guidance and ongoing support to staff and volunteers working with children and families in licensed group child care programs. The Supervisor will work as part of the YMCA Early Childhood and Family Development leadership team to ensure the delivery of quality programs and initiatives that contribute to individual, family, and community well-being.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Early Childhood Educator certificate ( infant/toddler certification preferred)
• 3 years leadership experience
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working with children and families in licensed group child care programs
• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience, leading multiple staff and volunteer teams in child care, family or community program settings
• Leadership of multiple staff teams in satellite locations
• Proven experience with stakeholder and partner engagement
• Excellent Communication skills both oral and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and other applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Strong knowledge and experience of emergent curriculum such as YMCA Playing to Learn with evidence of successful implementation and ongoing consistency within programs
• Strong knowledge of child growth and development, family relations and family centered practices
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible, adaptable and work in a high demand environment
• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions; effective prioritizing and problem solving skills
• First Aid/CPR-C certificate required
• Ability to work some evenings, weekends and flexible schedule, as required
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding your start date.

ABOUT US:

The YMCA cares about raising healthy and resilient kids, ensuring youth feel confident and supported, and helping people feel healthy and connected to others in the community. As the Lower Mainland’s largest operational charity, our staff and volunteers provide vital community services that have a positive impact on some of the community’s most pressing social issues.

We’ve been a part of the Lower Mainland for more than 135 years––a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to reach their potential. Serving 120,000 people annually, YMCA BC provides programs and services in health and fitness, aquatics, child care, camp, employment, education and training, child and family development, immigrant services, global initiatives, youth leadership development and health management. In all things, we align our activities with our values:

• Do the right thing - We are caring, respectful, honest and responsible in all we do
• Put people first - We believe in the strengths, perspectives and passion of people
• Keep our promises -We do what we say we will do
• Lead by example -We are courageous, speak with conviction, listen attentively and collaborate

Application Deadline: Until Filled
YBC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Human Resources department.

• Provide day to day leadership and support to 3 YMCA Child Care Programs with a focus on building a strong team
• Coach, develop and support staff and volunteer teams to achieve excellence in service delivery
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, key stakeholders including, licensing officers, community agencies and other service providers
• Ensure the delivery of high quality programs and services that meet Provincial Licensing Legislation and YMCA requirements and standards
• Provide leadership and direction to staff teams to ensure that the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum and best practices are consistently maintained in the programs to support children’s development and learning
• Responsible for overseeing specific spending accounts, and supporting the Manager with following the program budget
• Manage and meet association commitments and targets with regards to the YMCA Strong Kids fundraising campaign, YMCA initiatives and other special projects
• Be an engaged and integral part of a cohesive management team, working to achieve the mission of the YMCA of Greater Vancouver
• Establish an environment that fosters cultural safety and inclusivity for staff, children, and families.
• Implementation YMCA’s National Playing to Learn Curriculum
• Employee Engagement; create productive, collaborative, and successful staff teams
• Coach, Mentor and Develop Team Leaders and Early Childhood Educators