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About the Role

The Assistant Supervisor will support the Director in the day-to-day operation and administration of the Early Learning Centre (ELC), nurturing a joyful, safe learning environment for children, guiding staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This role supports both Wellesley and Crosstown Early Learning Centers, with an alternating weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director, ELC across areas including staff recruitment and training, co-op student supervision, short-period coverage, policy implementation, and centre oversight.
• Lead the Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) process, conducting audits, reviewing scores, coaching educators, and embedding AQI expectations into daily practice.
• Ensure adherence to all regulations and legislated standards, including Ministry of Education Licensing, Toronto Children's Services AQI, Toronto Public Health guidelines, and College of Early Childhood Educators Code of Ethics.
• Support change management initiatives, including evolving program expectations like land-based and outdoor learning, and assist educators through change.
• Create and nurture a safe, healthy, supportive environment for children, staff, and families by reviewing program plans and updating information bulletin boards.
• Take minutes at staff meetings and Parent Advisory meetings.
• Manage physical building issues, maintenance, and problems with management approval to ensure a safe environment.
• Order supplies with management approval and ensure the safe operation and timely repairs of equipment, furnishings, etc.

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 experienced Registered Early Childhood Educator (ECE) with leadership responsibilities.
• Direct, practical experience with the AQI framework, including participating in or leading assessments and maintaining strong scores.
• Understanding of how AQI standards translate into daily practice, ability to interpret results, identify gaps, and implement improvements.
• Strong understanding of early child development and well-versed in key frameworks and legislation, including CCEYA (2014), AQI, ELECT, and HDLH (How Does Learning Happen?).
• Confidence in navigating the licensing process and ensuring alignment with Ministry, City, and Public Health requirements.
• Comfortable supporting centre operations, including documentation, reporting, and systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to quickly learn or experience using tools such as Lillio (HiMama) and Dayforce.
• Comfortable stepping into program rooms when required to support ratios or short-term operational needs.
• Ability to communicate with clarity and intention.
• Ability to coach, guide, and influence educators while reinforcing expectations and addressing gaps.
• Comfortable having difficult conversations and building trust with staff and families.
• Empathy, sound judgment, and a consistent, proactive approach.
• Value 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
• Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C)
• Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) framework
• Early child development
• CCEYA (2014)
• ELECT
• HDLH (How Does Learning Happen?)
• MS Office
• Lillio (HiMama)
• Dayforce
• Coaching
• Guidance
• Influence
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Equity
• Inclusion
• Respect

Location

• Toronto
• Wellesley
• Crosstown

Work Type

• Onsite
• Split-site

Experience Level

• Coordinator at a Child Care Centre
• ECE lead
• Hands-on experience working in a licensed childcare centre
• Direct experience with the City of Toronto’s Assessment for Quality Improvement (AQI) framework

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

Benefits

• Full health and well-being benefits
• Three weeks of vacation
• Professional development funding
• Access to operations and resourcing support
• Exposure to administrative operations and cross-functional mental health teams
• Backup support when additional classroom staff are needed
• Supportive organization that strives to promote from within
• Nurtures a continuous learning environment
• Opportunities to collaborate with clinical resources
• Support from Associate Director and Director of Early Years and Child Care Services
• Opportunities to expand leadership and management skills

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.
• CDI has a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families.
• 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.
• Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality.
• 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.