Early Learning Family Educator- Permanent Full - Toronto, Canada - The Macaulay Child Development Centre

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Early Learning Family Educator

Permanent Full-Time

COMPETITION NUMBER:

C/E

HOURS OF WORK:
35 Hours/Week

START DATE/TERM:

Immediate

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor, EarlyON Child and Family Centres

***: The Early Learning Family Educator promotes child development and effective parenting/caregiving by delivering inclusive, culturally sensitive programs that promote evidence based early child development strategies and parenting techniques; provides parents and caregivers with opportunities for mutual support and information sharing, information and referral and facilitated access to community resources.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and deliver culturally appropriate and inclusive parent/caregiver programs that promote positive adultchild interactions, healthy child development, child guidance techniques and positive parenting strategies.
Setup playrooms to ensure safe and stimulating high quality programs that meet the needs of all children, including children with special needs.
Adopt program and individual strategies to promote inclusion and the process of early identification.
Communicate respectfully and responsively with families, parents, caregivers and children.
Work in partnership with parents and caregivers to meet the needs of children.
Provide information and referral to parents and caregivers; facilitate access to community resources.
Foster a supportive environment reflective of the diversity of the community.
Facilitate opportunities for mutual support and information sharing among parents and caregivers.
Encourage attendance at parent advisory meetings and appropriately solicit feedback on programs and services.
Conduct outreach and liaise with other agencies to reach and meet the needs of families, including high risk/isolated families.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Early Childhood Education degree/diploma or equivalent with at least three (3) years' experience working with families and children, including children with special needs
Member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
Demonstrated clear understanding of holistic and inclusive practices, including the ability to deliver programming to children with special needs.
Familiar with the principles of adult education.
Extensive knowledge of community services.
Good written and verbal communication skills and excellent listening skills.
Ability to communicate effectively in more than one language a definite asset.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective work partnerships with parents/families, colleagues and service providers of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities.
Strong understanding of teamwork and the ability to work effectively and contribute to a high performing team.
Excellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize.
Ability to work all shifts: day, evening and weekend hours.
Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle required.
Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification.
Acceptable Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.

SALARY:

Early Learning Family Educator Salary Scale (starting at 26.40/hour
- $48,055 - $50,780 per annum) (prorated) with Competitive Benefits Package (health & dental), Defined Pension plan, and paid time off entitlements (starting at 20 vacation days & 3 float days)

THIS POSITION IS WITHIN THE CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT
:

INTERNAL APPLICATION PERIOD FOR CUPE LOCAL 2563 BARGAINING UNIT:

April 18, April 24, 2024

DATE POSTED:

April 18, 2024

Macaulay Centres for Children values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion. We welcome qualified individuals who contribute to the diversity of our staff group.

Macaulay Centres for Children offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment process. If you are contacted by the agency regarding a career opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.

We thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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