Early On Program Facilitator - Niagara, Canada - PORT CARES

PORT CARES

Verified Company

Niagara, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Summary

This fixed term contract position will provide a variety of learning activities for children from 0-6 for our new little-learners program.

These activities will happen both on camera and on site in different locations.

The Program Facilitator will prepare and deliver an interactive learning program for children, their parents/caregivers, and provide support and assistance to families with all aspects within an EarlyON setting.

This position requires travelling across the Naigara region to our mobile/pop-up sites.

OUR MISSION
To help those in the community with social and economic needs improve their quality of life

OUR VISION
Port Cares inspires and provides help, hope and opportunity for all in our community to achieve their potential

OUR VALUES
We provide help without judgement

We are accountable to one another

We treat everyone with respect

We work collaboratively together

Facilitate an early learning program focused on the physical, cognitive and social development of children between the ages of birth and six years
Listen and reflect with children, parents and peers to provide opportunities for supportive learning
Provide resource and community support information
Collaborate with staff, parents and children to plan and implement program according to children's interests and developmental strengths and needs
Attend to participants at all times during program hours
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Port Cares and EarlyON Best Practices
Maintain program, participant and staff confidentiality
Maintain a professional relationship with parents and uphold a positive image of EarlyON
Maintain a safe, nurturing environment, conducive to child development in all areas of the program
Cleaning, setting up and storing program toys, etc., and opening/closing and other administrative duties
Travel between our permanent and mobile sites on a daytoday basis

Education, Skills and Abilities Required

Diploma relating to Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Education, Child and Youth Worker or related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in an early learning setting
Working knowledge of "How Does Learning Happen"
Knowledge and skill in developing age appropriate quality early learning activities and programs for children between the ages of birth to six years
Respect and sensitivity for individual cultural, educational and social uniqueness and diversity
Ability to understand and support children, families and colleagues in a positive, nonjudgemental manner
Valid First Aid Certificate
G Driver's license with a clean record is required
Own transportation as the ability/willingness to travel to any of our 6 locations is required (Port Colborne, Welland, Pelham, Fort Erie, Lincoln, West Lincoln)
Clear current Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
Above average written and verbal communication in English; fluency in French would be considered an asset
Knowledge of community and social services
Experience oncamera or as a social media influencer is preferred
Must be fluent / advanced in using Facebook and Instagram
Experience in facilitating workshops (asset)
Excellent organizational & computer, communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
Commitment to Social Inclusion
Ability to speak a second language is a great asset
Ability to edit video is a great asset
Proof of full COVID19 vaccination status is required.

What is Important to EarlyON:

Demonstrate, promote and articulate the value of children's play as learning
Understand and demonstrate age appropriate and developmental child guidance
Awareness of the learning process and the ability to follow a child's lead to expand learning opportunities
Plan and facilitate a variety of developmentally appropriate programs for families and responds to diverse cultural needs
Prepare developmentally appropriate programs for infants/toddlers/preschool children and their families
Provides families/caregivers with evidenced based information to questions based on all aspects of a child's development
Support families/caregivers by providing agency referrals and contact information in the community
Support families in understanding the importance of interacting with their children during the program

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary:
From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
RRSP match
Vision care

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Application question(s):

Do you currently have both COVID19 vaccinations?
This position will not have you in a permanent site, but rather different sites throughout the week. Are you willing to and able to travel on a daybyday basis to any of our permanent or mobile/popup sites?

Work Location:
One location