Early ON Program Facilitator - Jobs in Port Colborne, ON

Job Description

Job SummaryThis full-time position will provide a variety of learning activities for children from 0-6. 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.OUR MISSIONTo help those in the community with social and economic needs improve their quality of lifeOUR VISIONPort Cares inspires and provides help, hope and opportunity for all in our community to achieve their potentialOUR VALUESWe provide help without judgementWe are accountable to one anotherWe treat everyone with respectWe work collaboratively togetherJob Description

• 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

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, non-judgemental manner
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• G Driver’s license with a clean record
• 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 on-camera 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 COVID-19 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/pre-school 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 contractSalary: From $38,000.00 per yearBenefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:All candidates must be fully vaccinated.Application question(s):

• Do you currently have both COVID-19 vaccinations
• We have 6 EarlyON locations scattered around Niagara, ranging from West Lincoln to Fort Erie. Are you willing to commute to your location, if you are needed at a further location from your home

Work Location: One locationQuick Apply

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