Earlyon Child

**Company Overview**

Oakville Parent-Child Centre is a registered charitable organization and a leader in providing quality parent-child programs in Oakville. Our mission is to support, nurture, and empower children and their families as they learn and grow together.
**Summary**

We are seeking a team-player to join our organization as an EarlyON Child & Family Support Educator (RECE). This role is a **permanent part-time salaried position at 30 hours per week** and involves some travel between sites. The role is crucial in providing our high quality programs and services for children and families and requires a flexible, passionate Educator with a strong understanding of family support practices, child development and adult education principles.
**Responsibilities**
- **Plan and deliver** culturally appropriate and inclusive parent/caregivers' **programs** that promote positive adult-child interactions, healthy child development, child guidance techniques and positive parenting strategies
- **Model** and include parents in understanding **how learning is happening** through play during the program
- **Communicate** respectfully and responsively with families
- Foster opportunities for parents and children to connect with each other and create meaningful peer relationships within the program
- **Maintain accurate documentation** of attendance sheets, daily logbooks, participant records and program statistics
- Facilitate access to community resources and services
- Participate in Community and Special Events which support the membership and promote the work of OPCC

**Qualifications**
- **Early Childhood Education degree** and a registered member in good standing with the College of ECE
- Minimum 2 years' experience working with children and families in a supportive role. **Please note that a combination of educational background (SSW, CYW, OCT, EA) and lived/work experience is welcomed.**:

- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Familiarity with community resources available for families.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid certificate in **Standard First Aid including infant and Child CPR**:

- Current (within 6 months) **criminal reference check and vulnerable sector screening**

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: $24.00-$26.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person