StrongStart Facilitator (On Call)

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (6-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

Strong Start Facilitator (0875) - On Call

Central Okanagan Public Schools is a progressive leader in education where students learn in a safe, inclusive, equitable, and inspirational learning environment and develop the attributes and competencies to flourish in a global community. We create an environment where everyone feels safe, welcome, valued, and empowered to do their best.

JOIN OUR TEAM: Are you passionate about Early Childhood Education and community engagement? Were seeking enthusiastic On Call StrongStart Facilitators to lead our StrongStart Centres! In this role, you will create fun, educational activities for children and parents, promote the Centre within the community, and manage daily operations. If you have experience with young children, strong organizational skills, and a love for making an impact in the community, please apply today!

The Strong Start Facilitator will:

• work effectively with a variety of parents, children, professionals and community mentors;
• maintain accurate records;
• be flexible with work hours;
• create, plan, implement and budget for parent participation early learning program;
• be required to deal with challenging behaviour issues;
• attend all early learning professional development activities;
• have strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills;
• possess knowledge and experience with computers and the internet;

Applicants Must:

• have completed Grade 12 (Senior Secondary School Graduation);
• possess a valid certificate, preferably a diploma, in Early Childhood Education;
• possess a Class 5 Driver's Licence;
• possess or be willing to obtain a valid First Aid Certificate;
• possess or be willing to obtain a valid Food Safe Certification;

APPLY ONLINE: Qualified candidates are invited to apply, complete with resume (outlining relevant background and work experience), three (3) professional references and the following supporting documents:

• High School transcript
• ECE diploma/certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Food Safe Certificate
• BC Driver's License

The wage for this position is $30.89/hour

PLEASE NOTE: This is an ongoing posting. Ongoing postings are not indicative of an immediate vacancy. This allows you to apply to this specific posting for future consideration

The Central Okanagan Public Schools thanks to all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

This job is classed under Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC). Here’s how NOC describes the work in general; the posting above has the details for this job.

Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. They are employed in child-care centres, daycare centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children and other settings where early childhood education services are provided. Supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants are included in this unit group.

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