24-47 Strong Start Facilitator – Temporary

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada York Region District School Board Full time
Job Summary

With minimal direction from an administrator, the Strong Start Facilitator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Strong Start program including planning and implementing a drop-in environment where parents and caregivers participate alongside their children in interactive activities that concentrate on key aspects of early childhood development in a play-based setting.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensures that programs and activities are developed and maintained in accordance with Strong Start BC guidelines.
  • Creates a family-friendly environment that is safe and secure for young children and parents or caregivers.
  • Plans and coordinates a variety of daily participant-oriented activities for drop-in clients, as well as special events and information sessions.
  • Leads early learning activities including stories, music and art aimed at helping children grown linguistically, physically, socially and emotionally.
  • Assists parents and caregivers in reflecting on a child's current learning and development and provides opportunities for parents and caregivers to observe and practice effective strategies that support early learning.
  • Maintains current knowledge of early learning and childcare issues; community services, resources and supports for children and families; government, school district and school policies and procedures.
  • Make referrals to community services as needed.
  • Establishes connections with clients, school staff and community partners to assist families in a smooth transition to the school system.
  • Promotes the Strong Start program and provides information on other community early learning opportunities to families.
  • Assists in the preparation of the Strong Start budget.
  • Purchases and maintains arts and crafts, equipment, materials and snack supplies.
  • Maintains statistics and reports related to the Strong Start program as required by the district and the provincial government.
  • Attends meetings and professional development opportunities that pertain to the Strong Start program. Equipment Used Computer, photocopier, audio and video equipment, telephone, calculator and other office and classroom related equipment. Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills
  • High school diploma and early childhood education certificate or equivalent.
  • A Community Care Facilities Branch B.C. license to practice.
  • Three (3) years' work experience in early childhood education including work experience in parent and child interactive programming.
  • Experience in creating, planning, implementing and budgeting for a parent participation early learning program.
  • A valid Class 5 driver's license
  • Basic knowledge of computer functions.
  • A valid Safety Oriented First Aid Certificate.
  • Knowledge of community resources for families with pre-school age children.
  • Knowledge of health and safety procedures including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and WorkSafe B.C. regulations.
  • Ability to extend and model patience, care, tolerance and understanding, including an understanding of diverse ethnic populations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to perform individually and as a part of a team.
  • Ability to use tact, diplomacy and human relations skills for frequent contacts of a difficult, specialized or sensitive nature for such purposes as influencing, persuading or securing the cooperation of others when dealing with the public, parents, staff and children.
  • Physical ability to perform duties related to the operation of a child care centre.

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