Multi-Site Supervisor (RECE)

Status: Full-Time, Permanent (Working Supervisor)

Locations: Dual-Site (Fergus, ON)

Compensation: $60,000–$75,000 annual salary, plus health benefits.

Position Overview

As the Multi-Site Supervisor, you will lead the launch and ongoing operations of two licensed non-profit cooperative childcare sites. You will serve as the pedagogical leader and operational manager, ensuring the highest standards of care for 15 toddlers and 16 preschoolers. As an Ex-officio non-voting member of the Board, you will provide professional expertise to guide the organization’s strategic direction while maintaining a presence "on the floor" to support staff and children.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep commitment to the College of Early Childhood Educators Standards of Practice, specifically by maintaining professional boundaries in a cooperative setting. They must possess the reflective capacity to lead a team through pedagogical change and the advocacy skills required to represent the centre’s cooperative mission to the wider Centre Wellington community.

Why Join Us? (Benefits & Perks)

We value our educators and provide a supportive, "small-team" feel with big-agency benefits:

• Competitive Wages: Aligned with the CWELCC 2026 salary scales.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Drug, Health, and Dental benefits package.
• Family Support: Priority waitlist access for your own children at the Co-op.
• Professional Growth: Paid Professional Development hours and access to a dedicated PD fund.
• Daily Conveniences: Free onsite parking at both locations and a free daily lunch provided.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a "Working Board" that offers direct HR and accounting support.

Core Responsibilities

1. Startup & Regulatory Leadership

• Licensing: Assist the Board in finalizing the Ministry of Education licensing process for both new sites, including maintaining the licensing standards required under the CCEYA.
• Inspections: Act as a primary point of contact for Ministry Program Advisors, Public Health, and Fire inspections.
• Startup Logistics: Assist the Board in equipping the classrooms (learning materials, health/safety supplies) for initial launch.

2. Administrative & Financial Management

• Procurement & Resource Management: Manage the sourcing, purchasing, and inventory of all site-specific resources, including pedagogical materials, nutritional/grocery supplies, and health/safety equipment, ensuring all spending remains within the Board-approved budget.
• Facility & Safety Oversight: Execute and document all daily, weekly, and monthly health and safety inspections (including indoor environments and playground safety logs); serve as the primary on-site liaison for professional contractors (e.g., cleaners, snow removal) to ensure the physical environments remain compliant and welcoming.
• Payroll & HR: Track and submit staff hours to the Board Treasurer/Secretary for payroll processing; manage staff files and mandatory training records.
• Enrollment: Manage the waitlist and lead family tours and orientations for both sites.

3. Pedagogical & Staff Leadership

• Team Management: Supervise ~7 full-time staff plus students/volunteers; conduct regular observations and performance reflections.
• Pedagogy: Guide the implementation of How Does Learning Happen? across both sites, ensuring a cohesive "cooperative" philosophy.
• Working Supervisor: Actively step into the classroom to maintain ratios during staff absences or peak times, ensuring seamless care across both sites (2km distance).

4. Board Governance (Non-voting Ex-officio)

• Reporting: Attend Board meetings to provide operational updates, "Serious Occurrence" reports, and other ad hoc reporting as requested.
• Advisory: Serve as the professional "bridge" between the staff team and the parent-led Board, advising on legislative changes and best practices.
• Committee Support: Support Board committees (e.g., HR or Fundraising) as needed.

Required Qualifications

To meet Ontario's licensing requirements for a Supervisor, candidates must possess:

• RECE Status: A degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare setting.
• Clearance: Current Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) and up-to-date immunization records (including TB skin test).
• Safety: Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (Infant/Child).
• Mobility: A valid Ontario G Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle for travel between the two sites.
• Technological Proficiency: Comfort using childcare management software (e.g., Lillio/Parent/Brightwheel) and basic spreadsheet tools to track the data needed by the Board
• Effective Communication & Professional Presence: Creating an environment where staff feel heard and valued, and parents have their questions and concerns addressed.

Physical Requirements

As this is a "working supervisor" role, the successful candidate must be physically capable of performing the following tasks to ensure the safety and well-being of the children:

• Active Supervision & Mobility: Ability to move quickly across a classroom or playground to respond to emergencies or safety concerns. This includes the ability to travel between the two sites (2 km distance) multiple times daily.
• Physical Assistance & Lifting: Ability to safely lift and carry children (up to 40 lbs) as needed for comfort, safety, or during diapering/toileting routines.
• Positional Flexibility: Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and sit on the floor to engage with children at their eye level, as per pedagogical best practices (How Does Learning Happen?).
• Outdoor Engagement: Ability to spend at least 2 hours daily outdoors in various weather conditions (within safe temperature ranges) to supervise active play.
• Sensory Awareness: High level of visual and auditory awareness to maintain constant supervision of a classroom of up to 16 preschoolers or 15 toddlers.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a supervisory or "site designate" role.
• Governance Knowledge: Familiarity with the non-profit sector and/or working with a Board of Directors.
• Startup Mindset: Highly organized, proactive, and comfortable building systems from the ground up.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact cwchildcarecoop@gmail.com to make your needs known. Information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential.