Location:
Mulberry Meadows
- Ajax Work Term: Permanent, Full Time
- 37.5 hours/week, rotating shifts Compensation: $29.38/hour (inclusive of Provincial Wage Enhancement Grant) The Position: Reporting to the Supervisor, the Assistant Supervisor is responsible for supporting and leading the day-to-day operations of the Centre, ensuring management practices that reflect the philosophy of the organization, that promote quality early childhood education and care, that provide a safe and supportive work/play environment, that promote positive relations with families and partners, and that demonstrate sound financial management processes. ## Responsibilities
- To provide support and leadership to the delivery of a curriculum that supports children’s learning and adheres to the philosophy of the organization
- To adhere to, and role model, all applicable legislation, and regulatory requirements and SPC specific policies and procedures
- To consistently model professionalism, and establish good working relationships between the organization and the community
- To develop and maintain positive, supportive, and professional relationships with families while respecting their unique needs
- To coach, motivate, guide, provide feedback and manage the performance of educators
- To maintain a physically and emotionally secure workplace through adherence to all health and safety policies and procedures ## Professional Attributes
- Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational, planning and program facilitation skills
- Ability to coach,



train and develop team members and positively lead the team
- Excellent collaboration and team skills
- Effective conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
- Professional work ethic and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Enthusiastic, positive, and fun ## Qualifications, Education and Experience
- College Diploma or University Degree in Early Childhood Education, and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Minimum of 2 years of RECE experience, supervisor designate experience an asset
- Current Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to support early learning programs reflective of current research, best practices, and inquiry-based learning
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with families, children, colleagues, and external agencies
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member
- Sound knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act, How Does Learning Happen? ELECT and the Durham Region Operating Criteria
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Office Center, and Microsoft Outlook ##

What We Offer

- Competitive wages and benefit package and pension plan




- Permanent employees receive a 20% discounted rate to enroll their child in our school age and camp programs
- Permanent employees start with 6% (3 weeks) vacation accumulation, 3 pro-rated floater days and accrue 10 sick days per year
- Employer-paid advantages are offered to permanent part-time and full-time employees
- Professional growth and development with regular ongoing performance reviews
- A fun, diverse and inclusive work environment ## Interested? Submit your cover letter and resume to Olivia Rellinger, Specialist of Recruitment, Onboarding, and Mentoring, via email to [email protected]. Please indicate that you are applying for “Mulberry Meadows
- Assistant Supervisor”. Internal applicants must submit a recent performance review from their current Supervisor. Closing Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 @9:00am We thank everyone who has submitted their applications, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. *Offers of employment are contingent upon a valid Police Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening issued within 6 months of the date of hire. Schoolhouse Playcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Human Resources.*

📌 Assistant Supervisor (Whitby)
🏢 Schoolhouse Playcare Centres of Durham
📍 Whitby