CFD Supervisor Level 1 - Before & After

Be the Spark! Join our professional and passionate team of early childhood educators. The YMCA of Greater Toronto is the largest not-for-profit provider of licensed child care in Canada and we have been making a positive difference in our community by providing quality childcare for over 50 years!

The CFD Supervisor Level 1 – Before & After spends their time in a supervisory capacity and provides direct program delivery to children ages 4-12 before and after school. The position is accountable for ensuring all child and youth programs provide quality care, service and support to the participants and their families. The CFD Supervisor Level 1 – Before & After partners with the Teachers and Registered Early Childhood Educators of the Full Day Learning Program to ensure that all YMCA, Board, Provincial and Municipal standards are met.

In this role, you will:

• Plan and implement age-appropriate programming that meets YMCA program standards and Core Values, as well as applicable School Board, provincial, and municipal standards.
• Deliver play-based programming based on children's interests and individual needs, maintain a safe and supportive environment, and immediately report serious occurrences to the direct supervisor.
• Prepare weekly program plans and monthly calendars aligned with YMCA and School Board goals and the needs of participants.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with families and the Extended Day program staff team; provide guidance to program staff on Parent Communication Standards and respond to family inquiries, including voicemail messages.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of YMCA Playing to Learn by coaching and guiding centre staff and maintaining ongoing communication with the YMCA supervisor regarding program issues.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with school administrators and staff, licensing and municipal agencies, Public Health, fire departments, YMCA families, volunteers and students, YMCA management, community partners, and resource supports.
• Complete required administrative records, including forms, the daily communication book, children's sign-in and sign-out records, Master Attendance, subsidy attendance, staff timesheets, volunteer tracking, and activation forms.
• Complete required daily and monthly checklists and logs, including indoor and outdoor checks, the outdoor logbook, fanny pack and first aid checks, fire drills, opening and closing duties, and disinfecting charts; maintain the compliance binder and complete and submit incident and accident reports in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• Early Childhood Education Diploma, or Equivalent Training Acceptable (i.e., Pending Ministry Approval)
• Must be registered and a member in good standing in the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification OR Intermediate First Aid and CPR level C certification issued by a WSIB approved provider prior to the first day of work.
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in before- and after-school, child care, or extended day programs.
• Ability to work within a multiple-level reporting structure and demonstrated professionalism when working with School Board teachers and staff to deliver shared programs for school families.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively prioritize responsibilities.
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with members, staff, and volunteers.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to perform frequent light to medium physical effort, including lifting up to 20 kg (44 lbs.), bending, and stooping.
• Must be able to work outdoors for at least two hours daily year-round; may be exposed to heat, humidity or cold.
• Flexibility regarding assigned working hours and program sites.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging.

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• A commitment to uphold strong, safeguarding practices that protect the safety, well-being, inclusion of children and youth
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services, such as health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2025–2030 strategic plan, Greater Together, which outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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