Career Opportunity

Position Title: Site Supervisor, Headstart Child Care

Classification: Early Childhood Development Worker, level 3

Reporting to: Manager of Children and Youth Services

Job Type: Permanent, 1.0 FTE (35 hours per week)

Department: Family and Community Services

Location: Currently, Nanny Goat Hill Nursery School

Reporting to: Manager of Children and Youth Services

Compensation: $57,020.60–$67,249.00 annually, plus up to $2.00 per hour in Wage Enhancement funding for 2026, if applicable. SWCHC also offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes paid time off, health benefits, life insurance and participation in the HOOPP pension plan.

Deadline to apply: September 25, 2026.

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About us

We are Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC), a non-profit, community-governed organization that serves over 18,000 clients annually. Established in 1978, SWCHC provides a wide range of health care services such as primary health care, health promotion, community development, mental health, and harm reduction. We are deeply connected to the communities we serve and committed to removing barriers to accessing services for people who experience vulnerabilities because of their age, income, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity, and language or culture.

SWCHC strives to ensure that our team reflects the communities we serve. We work within an anti-racist, anti-oppressive framework that acknowledges the existence and impacts of systemic racism and seeks to ensure that systems are fair and equitable for everyone.

What the Program Entails





The Headstart Child Care program provides a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where toddler- and preschool-aged children can learn, grow and thrive through responsive, play-based learning. Guided by the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 , How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years , and the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Registered Early Childhood Educators in Ontario, the program supports each child’s development, well-being and individual needs.

Educators work closely with families, community partners, other professionals and inspectors to create meaningful learning experiences, monitor children’s progress, and provide safe, high-quality, family-centered care.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Manager of Children and Youth Services, the Site Supervisor, Headstart Child Care, oversees daily operations, provides pedagogical leadership, and fosters a culture of inclusion, well-being, engagement and belonging. The Site Supervisor helps maintain a secure and welcoming early-learning environment while building collaborative relationships with children, families, staff and community partners. This role combines direct program delivery with daily administrative responsibilities.

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What We’re Looking For

Life and Work Experience

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- Minimum five (5) years of progressive experience in licensed early learning and childcare settings, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities

- Demonstrated experience supporting children and families with diverse strengths, needs, cultures, languages, and lived experiences

Your Education Path

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- Early Childhood Education Diploma

- Current CPR level C certificate

- Standard First Aid certificate

- Registered and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators

- Meets requirements and achieves approval from the Ministry of Education as on site supervisor

Required Language

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- Fluency in English required

- Ability to speak French preferred

Other Requirements

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- Safe Food Handlers Certification

- Criminal Reference Check for working with vulnerable populations no older than 6 months

- Up to date immunization record as per the Child Care and Early Years Act

What You Bring to the Table

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- Strong knowledge of child development and inclusive practices, trauma informed approaches, and relationship based care

- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, Ministry of Education licensing requirements, How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years and the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, for registered early childhood educators in the province of Ontario

- Proven leadership, coaching, conflict resolution, communication, and team-building s

📌 Site Supervisor, Headstart Child Care (Canada)
🏢 Somerset West Community Health Centre
📍 Canada