Program Supervisor - Seksik ECLC

Atira Women's Resource Society•Vancouver, BC

34d•$60,000

About The Position

We are offering an exciting opportunity to become part of a passionately dedicated and skilled group of women who provide an accountable and professional yet politically driven service to women and children affected by violence. Reporting to the Manager, Early Years & Learning Programs, the Supervisor at the River Run Early Care and Learning Centre is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of the high-quality program that is age-appropriate and enriching for the children; staying on top of and implementing promising practices; maintaining a respectful, co-operative and positive atmosphere in the Centre; preserving a strong team culture; ensuring staff fully understand expectations, standards, policies and practices of the Centre; creating an environment where staff want to and are able to get involved, participate and cooperate to achieve team and organizational goals; ensuring that the Centre adheres to all applicable legislation including public health; liaising, communicating and maintaining good working relationships with the parents; responsible for outreach and marketing to ensure full enrolment in the Centre; completing all administrative tasks, including classroom ratio monitoring, maintaining all files up to date, maintaining an up to date waiting list and ensuring all payments are received, including completing and submitting subsidy forms on time and accurately; other tasks as may be assigned by your direct supervisor.

Requirements

Aligned with Atira’s mission, vision, values, and philosophy and bring a strong commitment to anti-oppression and intersectional practice
Understand the impacts of colonialism, especially in Canada, including the legacy of the residential school system, and you approach your work with cultural humility and respect
Comfortable working in a harm reduction environment and supporting people who may be experiencing substance use and/or mental wellness challenges
Support those who choose abstinence while recognizing abstinence is just one option among many
Inclusive and affirming of people of all genders, including transgender, Two-Spirit, intersex, transfeminine and non-binary individuals, and understand the realities of gendered violence, misogyny, systemic barriers and how these harms disproportionately impact women
Sex worker positive – you understand sex work, including survival sex work, as part of a broader social, economic, and gendered context and bring an approach grounded in respect, autonomy, and dignity
Treat others with fairness and respect, challenge practices that conflict with shared values, and contribute to a supportive, accountable team environment
Inspire others through your commitment to anti-violence and promoting equity, prioritize the needs of the communities we serve, and challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability
Take smart risks and make thoughtful, timely decisions
Early Childhood Educator plus Infant/Toddler Certificate & License to Practice
Three (3) years of recent related experience
Valid Child-Oriented First Aid Certificate
Food Safe Certificate (required)
Training in the BC Early Learning Framework
Legal authorization to work in Canada
All positions are subject to a criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector check (paid by Atira)

Nice To Haves

Lived experience and connection to the community served are assets
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate
Experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with complex needs
Special Needs Certificate
COVID-19 (including boosters) and annual flu vaccinations are recommended, unless with valid exemption

Responsibilities

Ensuring the maintenance of the high-quality program that is age-appropriate and enriching for the children
Staying on top of and implementing promising practices
Maintaining a respectful, co-operative and positive atmosphere in the Centre
Preserving a strong team culture
Ensuring staff fully understand expectations, standards, policies and practices of the Centre
Creating an environment where staff want to and are able to get involved, participate and cooperate to achieve team and organizational goals
Ensuring that the Centre adheres to all applicable legislation including public health
Liaising, communicating and maintaining good working relationships with the parents
Responsible for outreach and marketing to ensure full enrolment in the Centre
Completing all administrative tasks, including classroom ratio monitoring, maintaining all files up to date, maintaining an up to date waiting list and ensuring all payments are received, including completing and submitting subsidy forms on time and accurately
Other tasks as may be assigned by your direct supervisor