Frontenac School

**Family Centre Coordinator**
**BULLETIN NUMBER: 736/E/24 DATE POSTED: November 13, 2024**
**SCHOOL: FRONTENAC SCHOOL**
**COMMENCING**: November 27, 2024
**COMPENSATION**:Non-Union Hourly **$31.89 per hour**
**HOURS**:6.0 hours per day, five days per week
**JOB SUMMARY**:
Under the direction of the School Principal, the Family Centre Coordinator will operate the Family Centre and support the
school community. The Centre is a hub for pre-school families to meet, learn and access community resources.

**RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES**:
As the Family Centre Coordinator, your responsibilities and duties will include:

- Operating the Centre where parents/caregivers can participate with their infants and preschoolers in child-centered
- activities.
- Welcoming families and acting as a support and resource.
- Working with the Family Centre Assistant to organize and participate in daily activities at the Centre.
- Supporting outreach activities to promote literacy, numeracy, community involvement and participation at the Centre and
- within the school. (including preparing a newsletter)
- Providing parents with functional understanding of early child development, effective parenting skills and nutrition.
- Preparation and Delivery of the Roots of Empathy program.
- Encouraging inter-agency collaboration and supports.
- Coordinating delivery of programs at the Centre and maintaining lending resources.
- Creating strong links between family, community and school.
- Working collaboratively with school, other family centres, a parent support group, and the coalition.
- Working with and supervising volunteers and staff.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)**:

- Early Childhood Certificate level 2 - 3 or related area of post-secondary education required.
- Experience in parent education, community leadership, early childhood and literacy development including working closely
- with families and school community.
- Support the development of young children from birth to age five through an effective Early Years program with emphasis
- on social skills, language development, early literacy and numeracy combined with an emphasis on “healthy living” habits.
- Understanding of cross-cultural Aboriginal issues and perspectives.
- Ability to work with and be respectful of a diverse and multicultural community.
- Knowledge or experience working with low-income families, single parent families and/or young parents is preferred.
- Ability to work as an effective team member, including in the implementation of programs.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Ability to problem solve and deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to connect with the community and communicate effectively about Centre resources and supports.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills.
- Ability to maintain and develop a program consistent with school and divisional philosophies.
- Good computer skills.
- Facilitator training in or willingness to get training for Alphabet Soup, Ready for School, Nobody’s Perfect, Mother Goose or

Rock and Read programs or similar programs would be preferred.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
- Respect In School or equivalent training is required.
- First Aid and CPR training completed within 90 working days.
- Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines.
- Valid Manitoba Driver’s License, current Driver’s Abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

**APPLICATION PROCEDURE**:
of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.
- Include in your resume and cover letter your strengths and abilities and clearly define how you meet eligibility for the role.
- Identify the names and contact information of three references.
- Address cover letter and resume to Staff Services, Louis Riel School Division.
- Upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., Tuesday November 19, 2024