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Strong Start Outreach Coordinator

Sooke – School District #62

Port Renfrew School · Port Renfrew, B.C.

Job description

ONE POSITION FOR PORT RENFREW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

8 HOURS PER MONTH, TWO DAYS – Tuesday afternoons (12 – 4 PM)

QUALIFICATIONS AS PER JOB DESCRIPTION.

DUTIES TO COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Please apply to Make A Future, .

Please be advised that only the successful candidate will be notified. The name of the successful candidate will be made known by the Human Resources Department by faxing the name of the successful candidate to all the schools.

Please note that failure to attach all pertinent information (i.e.: certificates, outline of relevant experience, resume, etc.) to demonstrate that you are qualified may exclude you from this posting.

  • Diploma or Certificate in Early Childhood Education, including ECE BC Certificate to Practice
  • Child Safe First Aid Certificate
  • Criminal Record Check, prior to hiring

Preferred candidate will have:

  • Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture
  • Sensitivity to issues facing Indigenous communities
  • Successful experience working with Indigenous families
  • Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents/caregivers, children, volunteers, professionals and community members
  • Experience in a variety of Early Childhood Education settings, working with diverse populations
  • Good organization and planning skills

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strives for Personal Excellence:is mindful, remains calm and responds thoughtfully; takes pride in work; possesses strong attention to detail; takes initiative and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes work; follows the District’s Code of Conduct and values; follows through on commitments and takes responsibility for actions.

Practices a Growth Mindset:demonstrates a positive outlook towards learning and is committed to ongoing development to expand skill set; stays current; reflects on self to continually learn and improve; remains positive; demonstrates adaptability and is willing and able to adjust to changes.

Thinks Critically and Creatively:asks questions for better understanding; uses a solution-based approach to analyze relevant facts, evidence and data to determine specific issues and inform ways forward; thinks outside of the box; looks for opportunities to continuously improve.

Effectively Communicates and Collaborates:clearly articulates thoughts and ideas and shares timely and relevant information openly, honestly and respectfully using oral, written and visual formats; actively listens and respond appropriately; seeks opportunities to gain input and is open minded to the ideas and point of views of others.

Builds Relationships and Fosters Interconnectedness:actively shows courtesy and respect to all, proactively builds healthy and trusting relationships with all; contributes to a positive working environment; supports a welcoming and safe environment that values and appreciates differences and is reflective of everyone.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Deliver a program that promotes the following areas of children’s development: physical health and well-being, social and emotional development, language and cognitive development and the communication skills of infant/toddler and preschool-aged children.

2. Ensure the programs and activities are developed and maintained in response to the BC Early Learning Framework.

3. Offer family-friendly environments for parents/caregivers and opportunities for parents/caregivers to make connections.

4. Provide opportunities for parents/caregivers to observe and practice activities to support early learning.

5. Collaborate with the remote community to develop a program that meets their unique needs.

6. Attend meetings and professional learning that pertain to StrongStart, as required.

7. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners and service providers.

8. Promote the StrongStart Program, as required.

9. Take attendance in MyEd when the program is in session.

10. Purchase supplies and food/snacks.

11. Prepare food/snacks for program.

Service Delivery:

  • Plan and facilitate the delivery of the StrongStart Program
  • Set up and take down, as necessary, program materials and equipment
  • Provide current early learning information to parents/caregivers
  • Respond to parent/caregiver requests for information and resources
  • Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to children and parents/caregivers except where the law requires disclosure
  • Respect parent/caregiver and cultural values, goals and expectations
  • Promote, support and facilitate parent/caregiver/child relationships
  • Build on existing strengths

About this occupation

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.

Typical duties

  • This group performs some or all of the following duties:
  • Early childhood educators
  • Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
  • Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, taking children to local points of interest and providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
  • Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
  • Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members

Usual requirements

  • Early childhood educators
  • Completion of a two- to four-year college program in early childhood education or A bachelor's degree in child development is required.
  • Licensing is required in Ontario and certification is required in British Columbia for early childhood educators. Licensing for early childhood educators is usually required in all other provinces and territories.
  • Early childhood educator assistants

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AI Summary

What you’ll do

Plan and facilitate the StrongStart Program for infant, toddler and preschool-aged children.. Promote physical, social, emotional, language and cognitive development.. Develop and maintain programs in accordance with the BC Early Learning Framework.. Create family-friendly environments and support parent, caregiver and child relationships.. Provide early learning information, activities, resources and support to parents and caregivers.. Collaborate with the remote community, community partners and service providers.. Attend StrongStart meetings and professional learning.. Promote the StrongStart Program and maintain program attendance records.. Purchase and prepare supplies, food and snacks.. Set up and take down program materials and equipment.. Maintain confidentiality and respect family and cultural values.

What you’ll need

Diploma or certificate in Early Childhood Education, including an ECE BC Certificate to Practice.. Child Safe First Aid Certificate.. Criminal Record Check required prior to hiring.. Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture preferred.. Sensitivity to issues facing Indigenous communities preferred.. Experience working with Indigenous families preferred.. Experience in Early Childhood Education settings and with diverse populations preferred.. Ability to work effectively with parents, caregivers, children, volunteers, professionals and community members.. Good organization and planning skills.

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