Early Childhood Program Supervisor

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  • CompanyOneida Nation of the Thames
  • Job TypeChild Care
  • Required ExperienceA minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity is preferred.
  • Job TypeFull Time
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline08/01/2025

Job Description

The Early Childhood Program Supervisor oversees the daily operations, management, and administration of the Childcare Centre within the Life Long Learning Division. This role ensures all services comply with legislated guidelines and align with the philosophy of the program.The Supervisor provides leadership to ensure high-quality client service, supports children’s social, physical, cognitive, and emotional development, and helps families create stable, nurturing environments. This supervisory position oversees up to 12 full-time staff, along with varying numbers of short-term and casual employees. The role also ensures adherence to best practices in child development, facility and equipment use, community engagement, and staff development.

Experience and Qualifications

EDUCATION:

  • Early Childhood Educator diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution and enrollment with the College of ECE.
  • A certificate in Early Childhood Administration is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

  • A minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity is preferred.
  • Previous experience with Ministry reporting, proposal writing and monitoring a general ledger is preferred.

How to Apply

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:

  • A cover letter addressing the qualifications listed above must be included with your application.
  • Resume.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:

  • The successful candidate must submit a recent Vulnerable Sector Check (completed within a 30-day timeframe), at their own expense.
  • The successful candidate must submit a negative TB skin test and a copy of their complete immunization records.
  • The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).

Submit all mandatory documentation to [email protected].  Late applications will not be accepted.

All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred. Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources. To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email [email protected].