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About the Role
We are seeking an Assistant Supervisor for a 15-month maternity leave contract to support the operations of our Early Learning Centre (ELC) programs. You will assist the Director in daily operations, foster a joyful and safe learning environment, guide staff, and ensure regulatory compliance for children up to age 4.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director, ELC in areas including staff recruitment and training, student supervision, policy implementation, and compliance oversight.
- Lead the Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) process, conduct audits, review scores, and ensure consistent standards.
- Coach and support educators, address performance gaps, and embed AQI expectations into daily practice.
- Ensure adherence to all regulations and legislated standards, including Ministry of Education Licensing, City of Toronto AQI, Toronto Public Health guidelines, and College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics.
- Support change management initiatives, including implementing evolving program expectations like land-based and outdoor learning.
- Create and nurture a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for children, staff, and families.
- Review program plans to ensure a focus on learning experiences and appropriate material preparation.
- Update program, family, and community information bulletin boards.
- Take minutes at staff and Parent Advisory meetings.
- Manage physical building issues, maintenance, and problems with management approval.
- Order supplies with management approval and ensure the safe operation and timely repair of equipment.
Requirements
- Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education.
- Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification.
- Hands-on experience in a licensed childcare setting as a Coordinator, Assistant Supervisor, or an experienced ECE with leadership responsibilities.
- Direct, practical experience with the AQI framework, including participating in or leading assessments and maintaining strong scores.
- Strong understanding of early child development.
- Well-versed in key frameworks and legislation, including CCEYA (2014), AQI, ELECT, and HDLH.
- Comfortable navigating the licensing process and ensuring alignment with Ministry, City, and Public Health requirements.
- Comfortable supporting centre operations, including documentation, reporting, and systems.
- Proficient with MS Office and experience with tools like Lillio (HiMama) and Dayforce is a plus.
- Ability to step into program rooms when required to support ratios or short-term operational needs.
- Clear and intentional communication skills.
- Ability to coach, guide, and influence educators.
- Comfortable having difficult conversations and building trust with staff and families.
- Empathy, sound judgment, and a consistent, proactive approach.
- Value for equity, inclusion, and respect for diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Credential verifications and references are required.
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Childcare Management
- Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI)
- Regulatory Compliance
- Pedagogical Knowledge
- Early Child Development
- CCEYA (2014)
- ELECT
- HDLH
- MS Office Proficiency
- Lillio (HiMama)
- Dayforce
- Leadership
- Interpersonal Skills
- Coaching
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Equity
- Inclusion
- Respect
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Contract
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Coordinator level
- ECE lead
Education Level
- Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Management or Leadership certificate (asset)
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 to $63,000 per annum inclusive of 4% vacation pay
Benefits
- Full health and well-being benefits
- Three weeks of vacation
- Professional development funding
About the Company
- Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy.
- Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs.
- At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers.
- Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed.
- We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion.
- As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life.
- We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience.
- Fostering positive transformations in mental health for over a century, CDI is a world-class leader trusted in helping children, youth and families through a wide range of evidence-informed services to build lasting change.
- At CDI, we prioritize the mental well-being and work-life balance of our teams.
- We acknowledge the reality of the emotionally demanding work each of us puts in every day.
- We strive to create a collaborative, diverse, inclusive, and equitable space where creativity flourish.
Equal Opportunity
- CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
- We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment.
- We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace.
- If you require accommodations, please reach out to us at careers@childdevelop.ca.