Strong Start Facilitator

3 weeks ago

Abbotsford, Canada Abbotsford School District Full time

**Posted on**: February 17th 2023 at 8:00am
**Closes on**: February 23rd 2023 at 4:30pm

Posting Reference Number:

- S 23 SSF 028 TEM

Job Location:

- Sweeny Centre

Commencement Date:

- March 13, 2023

FTE:

- 0.457

Contract:

- Temporary to March 16, 2023

**Summary**:
Under the general direction of the Principal, the Strong Start Facilitator is responsible for creating and facilitating a program environment where parents and caregivers participate alongside their children in an interactive, play-based setting.
The job involves maintaining confidentiality in all matters of the School District and current, proficient knowledge of documentation practices, School District Policies and Procedures, Collective Agreements, and Provincial Legislation.

**Education & Experience**:
Grade 12 diploma, or equivalent, supplemented by the completion of an Early Childhood Education Diploma Program and a valid Early Childhood Education License to Practice in BC. A valid Food Safe and Child Safe First Aid certificate. A minimum of 1-2 years of recent and related experience working in Early Childhood Education including parent/child interactive programming. A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.

**General Description/Duties**:

- Planning and facilitating daily activities for the early learning program in response to the StrongStartBC guidelines and the Early Learning Framework (including stories, music and art) intended to helpchildren grow in developmental domains.
- Creating a family-friendly environment that provides safety and security for children and theircaregivers while respecting cultural values, goals and expectations.
- Modelling effective strategies that support early learning activities to allow parents and caregiversthe opportunity to observe, practice and encourage parental involvement and participation in theprogram.
- Maintaining program records such as statistics, forms and attendance and producing reports andwork plans as required for use by the District and Ministry of Education
- Monitoring, obtaining, and providing nutrition supplies such as healthy snacks and identify requiredsupplies and equipment as needed in accordance with budget allowance.
- Promoting and creating awareness of the Strong Start program and identifying opportunitiesthrough the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships with clients, school staff andcommunity partners.
- Participating in and facilitating special events, workshops, meetings, and parent informationsessions for the Strong Start centre as requested by the District.
- Preparing the centre for opening and closing each day including daily setup and takedown of program materials and equipment and ensuring they are stored and maintained appropriately.
- Liaising regularly with various stakeholders including site-based Principal, District Principal of Early Learning, other Strong Start Facilitators, Manager of Community Partnerships and the Ministry of Child and Family Development (MCFD) for children under protection or requiring child protection.
- Maintaining current knowledge of early learning and child care issues including maintaining licensing requirements.
- Maintaining a working knowledge of district operational/personnel policies related to the position.
- Ensuring compliance with district and government health and safety procedures and regulations to minimize potential for accidents, injuries and hazards.
- Undertaking related duties, as assigned consistent with this position.

**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities**:

- Proven ability to use Microsoft Office programs, internet and internet-based programs, with the ability to learn other software programs;
- Proven ability to determine, judge and select appropriate courses of action in accordance with established policies and procedures;
- Understanding and awareness of cultural diversity;
- Proven ability to multi-task, prioritize, self-motivate, and meet deadlines;
- Proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to provide service and relationship to the public and School District in a professional, respectful, positive and courteous manner;
- Proven ability to establish and maintain positive, effective work relationships in a team environment at all times;
- Proven ability to use tact and discretion and maintain confidentiality in matters pertaining to the School District;
- Working knowledge of WHMIS and WorkSafe BC occupational health and safety regulations and the demonstrated ability to work in a manner that recognizes personal safety and the safety of others;
- Ability to be flexible, adaptable and resilient to change;
- Ability to explain complex or simple instructions or information clearly to others;
- Demonstrated knowledge of child development including key aspects of the Strong Start program including literacy, numeracy, family dynamics, support and education;
- Proven ability to organize and implement a parent participation early learning program;
- Proven abilit

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