Niagara Falls Public Library

Company Name:Niagara Falls Public Library

Position Title:EarlyON Coordinator

Location:Niagara Falls, ON, Canada

**Job Type**:Contract : Full Time

Start Date:August 18, 2025

End Date:August 18, 2026

Hours/Week:35

Hourly Wage:31.13-36.43

Shift Work:Yes

Applications Open:July 22, 2025

Applications Closed:July 29, 2025
- Job Requirements
- Skills, Knowledge, Training:

- Postsecondary education in the area of Early Childhood Education, and/or studies related to Education with minimum 3 years progressive Supervisory experience in related field
- Registered and in clear standing with the College of ECEs
- Experience in an EarlyON Centre is an asset.
- Current Standard First Aid(Level C)/CPR certifications
- Excellent knowledge of early childhood development and skill in developing age appropriate quality early learning activities and programs for children from prenatal to 6 years of age.
- Experience in marketing and communications is an asset.
- Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and good judgment, take initiative and respect the confidentiality of sensitive information and materials.
- Demonstrated creativity and the ability to bring ideas to life.
- Demonstrated ability to set goals, create action plans and evaluate progress and results.
- Requires reliable transportation to travel between Centre locations; flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Current police records check with vulnerable sector search, issued for the Niagara Falls Public Library.
- Ability to respect confidentiality and abide by all legislation
- The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light to medium level of work and may include lifting.
- Key Competencies:

- Superior communications
- Commitment to outstanding customer service
- Data analysis
- Planning and organization
- Problem-solving/decision-making
- Superior interpersonal skills
- Supervisory effectiveness
- Programming & Outreach
- Readers Advisory & Reference
- Continuous Learning
- Innovativeness and change management
- Leadership focus
- Technology level 3
- Job Description
- EarlyON Coordinator
Niagara Falls Public Library
Fixed-Term, Full-Time (1 position available)
12-month contract

The Niagara Falls Public Library is seeking a Full-Time EarlyON Coordinator to oversee the EarlyON Centre programs across multiple sites. The role includes managing staff, volunteers, and community partnerships to ensure quality services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The Coordinator is responsible for operating within approved budgets, promoting services, building relationships with families, and ensuring compliance with Ministry and Library regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
Administration and Leadership:

- Provides leadership of EarlyON team, including coordinating scheduling, role model effective practices and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
- Supervision of staff utilizing a variety of techniques including coaching, modeling, active listening, observing, questioning, and demonstrating to ensure program quality.
- Oversee the operations of EarlyON Centre sites, including addressing site issues.
- Responsible for administrative duties to support the EarlyON team and program deliverables, including performance management, timesheet preparation, budget management and other required tasks.
- Manages EarlyON records and database by recording family registrations, attendance records, resource lending records and the collection and analyzing of statistics
- Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate program and registration information is available for families through the website and social media platforms.
- Creates and shares engaging content on social media to promote EarlyON programs, events, and services, helping to build community awareness and participation.
- Ensure Health and Safety Policies and Child Protection Procedures are followed.
- Attend professional learning, training and monthly meetings as scheduled.
- Work collaboratively with Library staff and administration to ensure open communication and seamless service delivery.

Client, Community and Partner Support
- Develops and maintains active and effective communication and information networks within the community and coordinate partner visits.
- Provide excellent customer service, acting as the first point of contact for families and community members in the EarlyON programs
- Provides the team, partners and program participants timely, accurate and relevant information and resources and supports with respect, cultural sensitivity, tact and professionalism
- Meet program deliverables and key program indicators set by Niagara Region and the Ministry.
- Collaborate with partnerships that supports program planning, development and capacity buil