Early Years Supervisor

YMCA of Southern Interior BC•Kelowna, BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead and elevate high-quality early years programming by empowering educators, supporting families, and ensuring safe, engaging environments where children thrive. Drive operational excellence across multiple programs while shaping a positive, values-driven culture for both staff and the communities you serve. This role is ideal for an adaptable, confident leader who is passionate about early childhood development and excels at supporting teams, managing multiple priorities, and fostering safe, inclusive, and high-quality childcare environments. In this role you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, leading multiple childcare programs and staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting high-quality care and family engagement across the department.

Requirements

Valid BC Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Certification is required
2+ years of experience working in licensed childcare or early years settings
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel) and general administrative systems
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel between program locations
Current First Aid/CPR Certification (or willingness to obtain)
Three professional references
A satisfactory Criminal Record Check Check/Vulnerable Sector Search. The YMCA will provide applicable instructions and paperwork.

Nice To Haves

You are a values-driven and empowering leader deeply committed to inclusion, belonging, and community impact, inspiring teams through empathy, accountability, and support
You are collaborative and service-oriented building strong, trusting relationships with families, colleagues, and community partners
You are adaptive and growth-minded thriving in dynamic environments and embracing change to strengthen programs and outcomes

Responsibilities

Drive high-quality, consistent early years experiences that support children’s development, wellbeing, and sense of belonging
Build and sustain a confident, capable team that delivers engaging, inclusive, and responsive programming
Ensure safe, compliant, and nurturing environments where children and families feel supported and valued
Strengthen family trust and satisfaction through responsive communication and positive relationship-building
Enable strong program continuity and reliability through effective staffing leadership and support
Champion a culture of inclusion, respect, and YMCA values across all programs and interactions
Elevate program quality by embedding best practices and continuous learning within the team
Contribute to program growth and community impact by supporting scalable, high-quality childcare services