Supervisor of Montessori School

· Ensures and facilitates the smooth functioning of all aspects of the centre in order to best serve children and families· Ensures licensing requirements are met at all times

· Develops and enforces programming for special events.

· Ensures centre is presentable in terms of cleanliness, updated communication boards, etc.

· Develops and maintains positive relationships and regular communication with parents

· Markets the centre to prospective parents and recruit parents and families

· Manages all parent concerns and issues in accordance with policies

· Completes administration and paperwork required by regulatory bodies

· Provides leadership, supervision and support to all centre staff

· Assists in conducting ongoing informal and annual formal performance management and evaluations of centre staff

· Ensures appropriate professional development opportunities are made available to centre staff from the Region and in accordance with identified training needs of staff at the centre

· Assists in the recruitment and coordinates the selection, hiring and orientation of all new staff to the centre, within centre-approved processes and polices

· Works closely with the centre’s Management Team to ensure the efficient administrative operation of the centre

· Communicates key messages on decisions made by the Management Team to centre staff on an ongoing basis

· Ensures regular connection and communication, as required and applicable, with third parties, including maintenance services, etc.

· Represents the centre professionally

· Performs other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Management Team

· Available to work various shifts between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm

· Able to work within the needs of the centre when required due to on-site emergency, staff shortage, staff meetings, management meetings, etc.

· Helps to create and manage the budgeting as required

Qualifications

· Must have a Montessori Diploma (AMI, MTC, TMI) or RECE and be a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators

· Montessori experience is required

· Be a previous supervisor or assistant supervisor for at least 2 years

· Worked as a Head Teacher for at least 2 years in a classroom

· Demonstrated solid knowledge of the CCEYA and affiliated regulations

· Superior interpersonal skills with a high degree of initiative and dedication

· A committed team player who provides a supportive work environment for staff while providing a high quality of programming standards for children.

· Must have knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word and Excel

· Valid Standard First Aid & CPR Level-C

· Police Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen within the past 6 months.

· Up to date immunization, including 2 valid doses for COVID-19, and negative 2 step TB test as per school policy

· Food Handling Certification is an asset