Early ON Program Facilitator
Early ON Centre operated by E3 Community Services Inc.
Location: Collingwood, ON
Closing Date: October 22, 2024
Salary Range: starting at $20.90 per hour
Application Method: Submit cover letters and applications to: recruitment@e3.ca
The EarlyON Child and Family Centre is seeking to hire a Casual Program Facilitator to provide programs and services for families and caregivers attending our main and satellite locations. This position will work as a member of the EarlyON Child and Family Centre team to support early learning and development by providing experiences that build responsive adult-child relationships and encourage children’s exploration, play and inquiry, supported by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years. Hours are casual and will include some weeknights and Saturday mornings
We value diversity and hire from all backgrounds for our organization.
Requirements for the job:
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends sometimes with short notice, in all Early ON program locations that are under the funded service agreement between E3 Community Services Inc. and the County of Simcoe.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a multi-disciplinary team member equally dividing tasks amongst the team.
- Knowledge and commitment to best practices in the field of early learning
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of guiding documents such as: How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, Think Feel Act, etc.
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and implement evidence-based research into practice.
- Ability to identify systemic barriers to equity and anti-oppressive practices and apply this lens to your work with E3 Community Services Inc.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (French is an asset)
- Priority is given to Registered Early Childhood Educators in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check is mandatory.
- First Aid/CPR Certification is mandatory
- ECE, CYW and asset
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License – Class G and reliable transportation.
This position includes physical demands, including lifting (lifting up to 15 lbs, toys, materials, and equipment), standing, kneeling, and walking to provide service to children and families, setting up learning environments, and moving furniture such as tables and chair
We offer a competitive compensation package, including:
- Workplace accident insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-site training
- Opportunities for advancement within the organization
- A collaborative and supportive work environment
Assets/Special Factors of the Position:
- Strong facilitation and written skills
- Knowledge of childhood development and age-appropriate programming
- Knowledge of available community resources
- Awareness of and sensitivity to diversity/special needs issues
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Early Childhood Education degree/diploma and a member in good standing with College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE) OR equivalent training/ experience
- Experience working directly with young children and families
Come join us today and see what a difference you can make in the lives of others!
Submit your application:
Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
E3 is committed to supporting a culture of diversity and inclusiveness across the organization. We believe in equal opportunity and it is our priority to ensure a barrier-free recruitment and selection process.
If you are contacted for a position, please notify Human Resources of any accommodation needs you may have during the selection process. Information received regarding the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all respondents for their applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.