Earlyon Centre Facilitator

BridgeWay is the largest provider of EarlyON Child and Family Centres in the Region of Peel. We provide free prenatal services, early learning programs and supports to pregnant women, and families/caregivers with children birth - 6 years of age. We are looking to grow our team with new staff who want to work closely with children **and **their families in our centres and programs

Do you want to work for a not for profit agency that:
Has a reputation of going ‘above and beyond’ to provide quality family support and early learning services?

Has a high employee retention rate and employees who make new staff quickly feel a valued member of the ‘BridgeWay Family

Values your professional development and offers training throughout the year

Offers a competitive salary, employee Group Registered Savings Plan to help you save for your retirement and vacation based on years of service.

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, continue reading about the position and how you can apply.

**Duties Include**:

- Providing emotional support, information and role modelling for parents and caregivers raising young children following Family Support principles
- Recognizing the individuality of each family and demonstrating respect for different parenting or caregiving styles
- Use of the ELECT and How Does Learning Happen documents to provide family support and quality programs* for children
- Planning and delivering early learning activities for children and their caregivers using the ELECT and How Does Learning Happen? documents to guide your work
- Working with their Manager to develop programs that meet the ongoing needs of clients
- Providing appropriate referrals to community services/supports
- Working as part of a team with other staff members and volunteers
- Ensuring cultural sensitivity and client confidentiality are always preserved

*Programs are offered online, outdoors and indoors

**Qualifications**:

- RECE (in good standing), Family Support Certificate, Social Work degree/diploma or equivalent qualifications/experience
- Knowledge of child and family development
- Emergency First Aid/CPR B or C certification
- Vulnerable Sector Check

**Assets**
- Awareness of resources/supports available in the Peel community
- Experience facilitating programs with parents/ caregivers in attendance

**Hours**:
3 - 35 per week

Monday - Friday (9:00 am - 1:00 pm)

**Shift Locations**:
*Actual salary is determined by assessing related skills, experience and internal equity

We offer excellent training, a Group Retirement Savings Plan and a supportive, dynamic work environment. Positions of 32.5 hours per week or more qualify for our benefits program.

BridgeWay is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences, and supports the full participation of all employees.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual
Part-time hours: 3-20 per week

**Salary**: $22.50-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- How many years of experience do you have working with families of children birth - 6 years of age?
- How many years of experience do you have working with children birth - 6 years of age?

Licence/Certification:

- RECE (preferred)

Work Location: In person