Child Care Supervisor

Child care supervisors direct the activities of child care centres and services.

Child care supervisors may perform the following tasks:

• direct and supervise child care workers in providing care and supervision for young children
• develop and implement programs to enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children
• provide care for children in before-school, after-school, long day care and vacation care centres
• manage physical facilities and make sure all buildings and equipment are maintained
• make sure that the centre is a safe area
• maintain records and accounts for the centre
• make sure that procedures are in line with government standards and regulations
• keep in touch with parents
• recruit staff and coordinate professional development programs
• develop and implement policies on a broad range of issues.

Personal Requirements:

• alert, observant, active and able to use judgment and initiative
• willing to accept responsibility
• able to work cooperatively with others
• able to relate well to children and parents
• patient
• aptitude for management and business.

Related Jobs:

• Child Care Worker
• Nanny
• Teacher - Early Childhood
• Youth Worker

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