Earlyon Program Facilitator (R.e.c.e)

Required Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Early Childhood Educator with the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing.

• Preference given to applicants who have a minimum of 2 years related experience working with children and families

• Strong knowledge and application of the College of Early Childhood Educator’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

• Have a working understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014

• Working knowledge of the province’s current pedagogical statements

• Have a thorough knowledge of child development for children ages birth to 6 years.

• Experience facilitating parent/child and caregiver workshops

• Knowledge and experience working with community supports for families and children.

• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work with diverse families in a professional manner.

• Documentation to support ongoing professional development in the field of early learning and care.

• Well- developed written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Excellent knowledge of computers, software, programs and databases

• Current Vulnerable Sector Check (upon hire and every 5 years thereafter)

• Valid Standard First Aid Certification including Infant and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) – Level C

• Up-to-date Immunization Record

• Valid Driver’s Licence with access to a reliable vehicle

• Ability to work flexible hours including days, evenings and week-ends

Job Description

• Maintain membership of the College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing and uphold its Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• Maintain a safe, positive enriching environment for children that reflects the pedagogy of How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
• Develop, plan, and provide appropriate information, services and programs that support families in meaningful ways
• Respect and support the important role of parents and caring adults as the child’s first teacher and play partner
• Welcome, support and interact with all program participants integrating bias-free strategies in recognition of the rich diversity of families
• Communicate effectively with families of all backgrounds and abilities using inclusive language and interactions
• Create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere that reflects trust and understanding in relationships amongst staff and program participants
• Ability to apply knowledge of child development in program planning, and information sharing with parents and caregivers
• Provide quality, developmentally appropriate, play-based emergent learning opportunities that are shaped by the participating family’s knowledge, interests and experiences
• Organize and assess play areas, equipment and materials to create an engaging, welcoming, inclusive environment that encourages parents and caregivers to connect with each other and their children
• Document children and family’s experiences with materials and each other to serve as a basis for meaning making, relationship building and programme planning
• Assist with program set-up, and clean-up following CRC sanitary practices
• Model positive relationships with children and adults
• Provide a solution focused approach when working through challenges
• Guide children’s learning and development through positive adult-child interactions
• Communicate with parents as needed about issues relevant to their child (ie. child development, sleeping/eating, information about resources, etc.)
• Provide individual supports to parents/caregivers in form of referrals, linkages with other professionals, etc.
• Facilitate one on one consultation with families that need further supports and services
• Assist in the creation and distribution of communication materials for the programs as well as promoting awareness of children’s services
• Have an understanding of community resources in order to facilitate access to services for program participants
• Work collaboratively with community partners to provide family support services and promote community programs
• Maintain a positive rapport with parents, co-workers, students, volunteers and other professionals
• Contribute to outreach initiatives to attract new families to the Centre
• Facilitate workshops for program participants as required
• Engage in reflective practice with team members
• Participate and contribute to team meetings
• Attend professional learning opportunities that reflect current early learning and care research and trends
• Participate in on-going reflective evaluation of program and service delivery
• Mentor, supervise and evaluate student teachers and volunteers
• Collect accurate information from participants including attendance, registration forms, incident reports, etc.
• Gather information, stories and other data including participant feedback, surveys, etc.
• Work with the EarlyON Manager to monitor and order program supplies
• Ensure all policies and procedures of service agency are being met
• Report to the EarlyON Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $19.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• DCS / DEC (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Erin, ON N0B 1T0 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Erin, ON N0B 1T0: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person