Intercultural Child & Family Centre is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All of our educators and administrative staff share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. We encourage First Nations applicants to apply. ICFC welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our workplace.

Must currently reside in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Position: Toddler Program Room Supervisor

Job Summary:

The Room Supervisor reports to the Child Care Program Director and is responsible for ensuring that all room practices reflect the mission, vision, and policies of ICFC. Practice is grounded in ICFC’s mission, vision, and values and aligns with Flight: Alberta’s Early Learning and Care Framework.

This includes working with room educators to provide high-quality experience for children, supervising room staff, demonstrating effective intercultural practice and child-centered guidance, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for children and families. The Room Supervisor is responsible for orienting, role modelling, training room staff, maintaining records, and ensuring that practice is consistent, reflective, and aligned with ICFC expectations alongside the room team.

The Room Supervisor is actively involved in planning using an emergent curriculum approach, documenting children’s learning, writing learning stories, and supporting room staff to become engaged and skilled in these practices through positive guidance, coaching, and role modelling.

Responsibilities:

- Orients new educators to the child care program, including room routines, supervision expectations, Flight-aligned practice, and ICFC policies
- Advises the Program Director of equipment, supplies, repairs, and improvements needed to carry out the program
- Arranges work schedules for all staff in the room and informs the Program Director of changes to ensure that the child–staff ratio always represents the most efficient use of staff time while meeting (and exceeding, where possible) provincial standards
- Maintains ongoing program review through participation in the program, individual consultations with staff members, and regular room meetings to inform people directly and hear concerns of room staff members
- Reports to the Program Director with any issues, patterns, or clarity needed to support consistent practice and uphold the Mission and Vision of the Centre
- Ensures that staff act responsibly within their roles and follow personnel policies and expectations of the child care program

· Participate and collaborate with the Program Director and fellow Room Supervisors in monthly meetings to review updates, implement improvements, and ensure alignment of practices.

Curriculum and Planning

- Works with the child care staff to plan and provide curriculum that is stimulating, developmentally appropriate, culturally affirming, and Flight-informed
- Conducts weekly planning meetings with the staff in each room
- Invites and uses cultural input in planning (families, educators, community resources)
- Plans curriculum that supports the learning of home languages and identity development
- Ensure that written plans are prepared and posted weekly
- Supports the review of meals and snacks

Routines, Guidance, and Environment

- Establishes appropriate routines and ensures positive guidance practices in accordance with the child guidance policy and processes
- Ensures regular documentation of children’s activities and maintains portfolios for each child, sharing these with families on a regular basis
- Ensures confidentiality is maintained with respect to the storage of written information and the sharing of information
- Ensures that proper forms related to child health and safety are completed (e.g., accident/incident reports, medication forms)
- Ensures that educators are aware of allergies and special concerns and know where emergency medications are kept
- Debriefs and follows up on critical incidents in conjunction with the Program Director to provide support, ensure protocol was followed, and minimize future incidents
- Ensure coordination with the Program Director and Family Support Worker to support smooth transitions for children moving to the next room and for incoming families.

Tours, Visits, and Professional Representation

- Supports tours, visits, and observations as requested by the Program Director (e.g., prospective families, community partners, licensing, funders, students/practicum visits)
- Ensures the room is prepared for tours/visits in a way that reflects authentic ICFC practice, including: safety, cleanliness, documentation visibility, respectful routines, and a welcoming environment
- Helps ensure that all educators understand expectations during tours/visits, including qualified communication, confidentiality, and maintaining strong supervision and guidance practices while visitors are present
- Participates in greeting visitors when appropriate and supports a calm, coordinated flow in the room so children’s experience remains the priority

Materials Stewardship and Organization

- Ensures materials, equipment, and resources—indoors and outdoors—are respected, used safely, and maintained with care
- Ensures that materials are returned to their original designated location after use, according to orientation systems and room organization plans
- Supports educators to understand expectations for set-up, take-down, storage, labeling, and shared materials so that rooms remain consistent, safe, and accessible for children
- Monitors the condition of materials and reports repairs, safety concerns, missing items, and replacement needs to the Program Director in a timely manner

Staff Development, Quality Improvement, and Collaboration

- Assists the Program Director in providing a formal evaluation, in writing, at least annually, with suggested performance objectives for educators in the room (prepared in consultation with the Program Director)
- Assists educators in documenting children’s learning and using documentation for planning and communication with families
- Documents any concerns related to educator performance and follows ICFC processes for reporting and support
- Works with educators toward achieving and maintaining quality culturally affirming early learning and care in all areas related to programming
- Recommends educator development activities to the Program Director
- Fills in as requested by the Program Director
- Monitors equipment and rooms to ensure safety protocols are being followed for optimum protection of children, educators, and others
- Community collaboration: works with agencies, schools, and community organizations to expand resources and connect learning experiences (e.g., GRIT, Community Options, NorQuest College)
- Other duties as required (including time sheets)

Skills and Qualities

- Degree or Diploma in Early Learning and Care (or related field) from a recognized College or University; Level 3 child care certification
- Deeply committed to the mission and philosophy of the child care program
- Knowledge and ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and communities (race, class, age, gender, religion, culture, sexual orientation, ethnicity, national origin, ability, etc.)
- A learner: continually building understanding and skills around culturally affirming practice and home language support
- Warm, open manner and strong professional presence
- Flexible and responsive in a dynamic environment
- Able to work with others using a positive mindset and a strengths-based approach
- Comfortable communicating and collaborating with families of diverse cultures and languages
- Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills
- Experience in an intercultural environment is an asset

Expectations for All Employees All ICFC employees are expected to:

- Be committed to and work to realize the mission, vision, and values of ICFC
- Practice cultural humility and a desire to build understanding among culturally diverse individuals and communities
- Admit mistakes, learn from them, and participate in reflective practice and continuous improvement
- Maintain strong professional relationships and teamwork
- Engage in ongoing professional development to remain current in the field (including Flight-aligned learning)
- Maintain appropriate lines of communication and demonstrate sensitivity to the complexities of the working environment

Consistency, Reliability, and Accountability This is a leadership role that requires consistent presence, reliability, and follow-through to ensure children’s safety, program quality, and staff support. ICFC recognizes that life events, medical needs, and personal circumstances can arise. When challenges occur, employees are expected to communicate promptly, participate in planning for coverage, and work with the Program Director to identify supports and solutions.

ICFC is committed to providing reasonable support and, where applicable, accommodation in alignment with legislation and organizational policy. However, the Room Supervisor must be able to carry out the essential duties of the position. If, over time, an employee is unable to meet the requirements of the role—with or without reasonable supports/accommodations—ICFC may implement a formal performance support process, which may include coaching, an improvement plan, reassignment, or other employment actions up to and including ending employment, in accordance with policy and applicable legislation.

Additional Details:

Wage: Competitive salary which includes hourly wage top-up

Benefits: Offered after completion of 3 month probationary period

Hours of Work: 8:45am - 5:45pm - Monday to Friday

Location: Intercultural Child & Family Centre - Norquest.- Rm 1-165, 10215 - 108 Street NW Edmonton, AB T5J1L6

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00-$59,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Application question(s):
- 1. Do you have experience with “FLIGHT” curriculum and pedagogical documentation?

- Do you have experience with Infants and Toddler aged children in a childcare centre?
- Do you have more than 2 years working in a childcare centre as a supervisor? ( Does not count practicum experience)

Work Location: In person

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