EarlyON Supervisor
Location: EarlyON, Waterloo Region
Work Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Evening and Saturday availability required
Employment Type: Full Time, Contract
Number of Vacancies: 1
Anticipated Start Date: September 2025
Contract End Date: August 2026
Deadline to Apply: September 17, 2025
(We will be reviewing candidates as they come in)
Starting Rate or Range: $29.00/hour (Pay rate may vary based on years of experience in the field)
Total Rewards Package:
We believe that everyone has the potential to shine! Our culture is built around connection, celebration, appreciation, and recognition, and it starts with a total rewards package focused on Well-Being.
Time Away from Work
At the YMCA of Three Rivers, we value work-life harmony. Full-time team members start with:
- 3 weeks of vacation, with the opportunity to earn more as their length of service increases
- 12 well-being days for sick time or proactive self-care, which can be used as they are earned. Bereavement days are also available.
Pension Plan
Full-time employees can join our group pension plan after two consecutive years of employment. Employees contribute 5% of their gross earnings per pay, which is matched by the Y. After three consecutive years of full-time service, participation in the YMCA pension plan becomes mandatory.
Health, Dental and Well Being Benefits
The YMCA of Three Rivers offers a comprehensive group benefits package to full-time employees (starting 3 months after the start date), including:
- Prescription drugs, Basic dental coverage, Paramedical services, Vision care
- Access to an Employee (and Family) Assistance Program offering free and confidential counseling, resources, and services
- A free YMCA membership for you and your family, providing access to our fitness centers
- Discounts on YMCA programs and services, including childcare
Role Overview:
Who we are…
The YMCA of Three Rivers is a charitable organization proudly serving the communities of Guelph-Wellington, Stratford-Perth, and Waterloo Region. We aspire to build connected and resilient communities. Our mission is to make our diverse communities healthier and more vibrant. With dignity and respect, our programs and services inspire individuals to reach their full potential. Learn more about our history, mission, vision, and values here.
We strive to be a great place to work for all employees to live in purpose, passion and potential Shine!
What you will do…
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You will lead a team in providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where all children and families have access to high-quality programs and services, influencing positive child, family, and community experiences and outcomes.
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You will work side by side with your team to ensure EarlyON Child and Family Centres provide environments that engage parents and caring adults in play and learning alongside their children and other families. Parents and caring adults will be engaged in conversations and information sharing about child development, parenting, nutrition, play, inquiry-based learning, and other topics that support them in their role as their children’s first teachers.
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You will support Early Learning and Development by ensuring the delivery of high-quality experiences that build responsive adult-child relationships and encourage children’s exploration, play, and inquiry, supported by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.
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You will lead and work alongside of a team that is responsive to questions or concerns about child development, uses validated tools and resources, and links to specialized services, making connections for families during and beyond the early years.
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You will provide effective supervision, support and development, and coaching opportunities, which will increase the knowledge, skills, and confidence of your teams.
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You will facilitate team meetings and actively participate in leadership meetings and professional development days to strengthen collaboration, communication, and program quality.
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You will manage administrative responsibilities, including staff and volunteer records, financial accountabilities, and data collection requirements.
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You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with community partners and stakeholders, fostering effective collaboration and meaningful interactions to support families and the community.
- You may also be assigned additional responsibilities as required to support operational needs and organizational priorities.
What you will bring…
Experience & Education: You are a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) with a minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience in a child and family setting.
- Child Development Expertise: You have great knowledge and expertise in child development, play, and inquiry-based learning, as well as a demonstrated knowledge of How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, and experience supervising a team in delivering high-quality early years programs.
- Leadership Skills: You have experience leading a team in creating environments that nurture relationships for children, parents, and caregivers based on the latest evidence and research.
- Equity and Inclusion: You will bring knowledge and understanding of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion principles, applying them in your leadership approach to foster a respectful and inclusive environment for families, staff, and community partners.
- Core Competencies: A daily reliance on relationship building, communication, coaching and development, and problem-solving are key competencies.
- Local Knowledge: You have strong knowledge of local early years programs and services.
- Flexibility: You have a positive lens to change management and are flexible and adaptable, able to work a variety of days/shifts as needed.
- Transportation: The ability to arrange your own transportation to various sites, as this role requires travel across the region, which may not always be accessible by public transit.
Additional Information:
Our Commitment to Safeguarding Child and Youth
In keeping with our commitment to child and youth safeguarding, job offers are contingent on completing a current Vulnerable Sector Check and employment reference checks. Vulnerable Sector Checks are reviewed individually, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position. Vulnerable Sector Checks must be renewed every three years.
Our Commitment to JAIDE (Justice, Access, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity)
We embrace the values of Justice, Access, Inclusion Diversity and Equity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, welcoming applications from all qualified persons. We encourage Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected group. We are committed to creating an environment where we eliminate barriers and promote the inclusion of equity groups.
Studies have shown that women and people of equity deserving backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification in the posting. We understand the knowledge and experience can be gained in many ways, so we strongly encourage applications even if you don’t believe you meet all the requirements outlined.
Per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation need known to the YMCA of Three Rivers.
Our Commitment to Privacy
The YMCA of Three Rivers complies with the Employment Standards Act, Pay Equity Legislation, and privacy laws. We are committed to protecting personal information by following responsible information-handling practices that are in keeping with privacy laws. Please visit our website for more information on the YMCA of Three Rivers’ commitment to privacy.
Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, only candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.
To explore additional career opportunities with the YMCA of Three Rivers, please visit our Career Page.
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