Assistant Supervisor, Child Care

Employment Type: Full-time Permanent, Non-Bargaining Unit

Work Hours: 35 hours/week (may include split and/or extended shifts)

Work Setting: Exclusively Onsite: 51 Larchmount Ave., Toronto, ON

Salary: $63,000 - $66,000

Application Deadline: October 21, 2026 by 11:59 pm

Program Overview:

Bruce/Woodgreen Early Learning Centre - Child Care & Family Services (51 Larchmount Ave.) WoodGreen serves over 800 children through eight licensed child care centres in Toronto's east end. Our curriculum is based on the most up-to-date practices and is designed to respond to each child's individual needs and interests. Committed to continual learning and excellence, we work with a variety of partners to deliver our many services for children and families.

What You Will Do:

• Acts as Manager in Management's absence, including performing administrative tasks and directing and supervising program staff, students, and volunteers.
• Responsible for maintaining legal staff-child ratios and coordinates working closely with supply staff in cases of staff absenteeism.
• Responsible for the guidance and care of children in groups and for the planning and implementation of daily programs that enhance the social, physical, intellectual, cognitive, and emotional development of the children.
• Responsible for setting reasonable limits according to the child's developmental stage, and for giving appropriate direction, encouragement, and support individually and in groups.
• Responsible for recognizing, dealing with, and defining unusual behaviour and, if unable to deal with behaviour successfully, reporting to Management and working with various professional and resource persons to address problems.
• Responsible for recording the daily attendance of the children, receiving medical information as required, especially in cases of ongoing absenteeism, and reporting to the appropriate personnel.
• Responsible for the daily safety, health, and hygienic conditions of the children.
• Responsible for safely escorting children outside of the centre and ensuring that adequate supervision is provided on all outings.
• Responsible for written daily reports on children, for completing written assessments and developmental checklists, and for informing parents on an ongoing basis regarding children's progress.
• Responsible for the upkeep of equipment and furnishings, for informing Management when replenishment is necessary, for sharing food services/housekeeping responsibilities, and for assessing equipment needs and making recommendations regarding purchases.
• Responsible for ensuring, in conjunction with other staff, that staff timetables are designed to provide for adequate supervision of children at all times, and to meet all program needs.
• In conjunction with the Manager, ensures that parent fees are properly collected, recorded, and deposited.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Degree/diploma (ECE) or equivalent plus related specialized training in the field of Early Childhood Education including training in the area of Pedagogical Leadership.
• Current registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE).
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C.
• 2 years’ experience working in a licensed child care centre.
• Minimum 1 year management experience preferred, including supervisory experience within a unionized environment.

What Will Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the operation of child care centre; child guidance techniques; child development; standard method of behavioural observation.
• Demonstrated understanding of Early Learning Framework.
• Demonstrated ability to direct, instruct and care for children.
• Ability to handle emergencies, crises and hostile behaviour.
• Ability to maintain control in frustrating situations.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at careers@woodgreen.org of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.