Earlyon Child and Family Centre

**POSITION**: EarlyON Child and Family Centre - Educator (two (2) positions)

**REPORTS TO**: Family Services Manager

**WORK HOURS**: In-person 28 hrs./wk. - includes evening and weekend hours

**RATE OF PAY**: $25.64

**Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre (DBNC) **is a leading, inclusive, welcoming, proactive, community-inspired agency. It is the organization that the community chooses because it meets their diverse and changing needs through empowerment, partnerships, active listening, engagement, and leadership.

**DEI Statement**:
We uphold and advance principles of diversity, equity and inclusion across the organization - every individual that engages with DBNC feels that their diverse perspectives, experiences and cultures are valued. Safe spaces and opportunities are created for all to voice their thoughts respectfully, to learn and develop a deeper understanding of one another.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
This position supports EarlyON programs housed in Community and Family Services. As an EarlyON Educator, you co-create and implement high-quality, engaging and inclusive early learning programs for families with children under six. You plan, develop and deliver programming that supports responsive adult-child relationships and encourages exploration, play and inquiry, supported by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years.

You deliver early learning programming that supports children and their families' emotional, physical, cognitive and social needs.

The program focuses on food security, emotional support and creating a safe space for networking and information sharing.

You are a children’s champion who understands the needs of families in Mississauga and a leader who thrives on working in a dynamic environment.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Deliver mandatory core services related to supporting early learning and development.
- Make connections through conversations and observations, respond to parent/caregiver inquiries about child development.
- Research, build, and facilitate programming that supports learning opportunities for parents, caregivers and children.
- Plan and implement parenting programs that are sensitive to the cultural diversity of the community and that are culturally responsive.
- Maintain knowledge of community resources and services, share the information and facilitate connections to specialized community services.
- Support the participation of families that have children with special needs.
- Take initiative to research and commit to life-long learning to enrich program offerings.
- Perform administrative duties associated with the program.
- Maintain a cooperative working relationship with team members, placement students and volunteers.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Registered Early Childhood Education diploma/degree, Family Support Certification or equivalent.
- You have at least two (2) years of experience in education, community and family non-profits with applicable skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours: split shifts, evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift to 15 lbs. and travel to satellite locations as necessary.
- Experience using the Pedagogical Framework, “How Does Learning Happen?”
- Highly developed ability to plan and prioritize work; proactive and able to work independently and as a team member.
- Effective in working within a complex, diverse setting.
- Comfortable working in outdoor settings over the winter months, prepare to support families in all weather.
- Good technology skills, familiar with using virtual/social media platforms and publication tools.
- Willing to adapt to changes in program offering requirements within a dynamic climate.
- Excellent oral communication and writing skills.
- Second language is an asset - French, Arabic, Polish, Punjabi, Simplified Chinese.
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate, MHFA certificate, an asset.
- Mandatory police check - completed within the last six months.
- Ability to travel between sites, a valid Ontario driver’s license and reliable transportation an asset.

DBNC thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) will be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

Personal information provided through the DBNC recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with DBNC. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to PIPEDA (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act).

**Interested applicants should submit a resume quoting reference number: 024-055 by November 12th 2024**

Dixie Bloor Neighbourhood Centre

3650 Dixie Rd. Suite 103, Mississauga, ON L4Y 3V9

Fax: (905) 629-0791

**We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Dixie Bloor Neighbou