Early ON Program Facilitator

Job Description

Job Summary

The Program Facilitator reports to the Supervisor, Early ON and will provide a variety of learning activities for children from 0-6.  These activities will happen both on camera and on site at different locations across the region.  The Program Facilitator will prepare and deliver interactive learning programs for children, their parents/caregivers, and provide support and assistance to families with all aspects within an EarlyON setting.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is helping those in our community overcome barriers to build lives.

OUR VISION

Our vision is a community where everyone has help, hope and opportunity.

OUR VALUES

We provide help, without judgement

We are accountable to one another

We treat everyone with respect

We work collaboratively together

We evolve by striving for excellence

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Facilitate an early learning program focused on the physical, cognitive and social development of children between the ages of birth and six years
• Collaborate with staff, parents and children to plan and facilitate a variety of developmentally appropriate programs for families and responds to diverse cultural needs
• Listen and reflect with children, parents and peers to provide opportunities for supportive learning
• Able to organize virtual activities, and host these activities through our virtual programming using Zoom
• Awareness of the learning process and the ability to follow a child’s lead to expand learning opportunities
• 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
• 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
• All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Diploma relating to Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Education, Child and Youth Worker or related field
• 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
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• G Driver’s license with a clean record
• Safe Food Handling certification is an asset
• Own transportation as the ability to travel to any of our 7 locations is required (Port Colborne, Welland, Pelham, Fort Erie, Crystal Beach, Lincoln, West Lincoln)
• Clear current Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance

• Experience using Zoom, Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms.
• Experience in facilitating programming or workshops in an early childhood setting is an asset
• Excellent organizational, computer, communication, customer service and interpersonal skills
• May be required to lift items no more then 20-25lbs, transport materials between locations or work at one of our mobile locations
• A positive and outgoing attitude with children, parents, caregivers, clients and staff

Due to the high volume of applications, we sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.