Position: Bilingual (French) Early Years Educator, RECE Reports to: Supervisor, EarlyON Salary: $24.81 – $29.00 (based on experience and qualifications) Hours: 35 hours per week (Permanent Fulltime) |
Job Summary
The Bilingual Early Years Educator is responsible for delivering high quality play-based early learning programs to children (age birth - 6) and their caregivers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Program Delivery* – in French/English
- Develop and implement child-directed, quality early learning activities using the ELECT curriculum, the Four Foundations of Learning (How Does Learning Happen) and BridgeWay’s program standardizations for children 0 – 6 years of age and their parents/caregivers
- Engage children in planned programs by utilizing various pedagogical approaches which reflect and include the children’s interests and needs
- Communicate purpose and goals of activities with parents/caregivers in relation to child development, safe risk taking and the value of child-directed play
- Provide emotional support, information and role modelling for parents and caregivers raising young children
- Work with Manager to develop programs that meet the ongoing needs of clients
- Work as part of a team with other team members, students and volunteers
- Greet and provide information to clients in a friendly and compassionate manner
- Use appropriate tracking system to record client attendance and resource use
- Provide families with agency referrals and contact information as needed
- Ensure onsite community resources are accurate and up-to-date (i.e. pamphlets)
- Ensure cultural sensitivity and client confidentiality are preserved at all times
- Set-up and clean-up of programs
- Support children through supervised care while families participate in educational sessions
- Responsible for complete set-up and take-down as well as all aspects of programming when operating at a satellite location
- Provide phone support and referrals during all business hours
- Ensure facilities and resources are safe, clean and well maintained
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy when discussing resources or information related to the needs of families
- Engage with children and parents/caregivers in an attentive, encouraging and positive manner
*Programs are offered outdoors and indoors
Program Support
- Follow all conditions and guidelines of agreements, permits or leases to maintain favourable relations; reporting and documenting all concerns or occurrences
- Gather and analyze monthly statistics before submission to Supervisor and or Manager
- Work collaboratively with the Manager/Director to establish new partnerships with a diverse range of community agencies and actively participate in Francophone community tables to strengthen engagement and collaboration.
- Ensure that adequate supplies, materials, and resources are available and prepared to support the successful delivery of all programs
- Utilize agency surveys to evaluate the success of programs and follow guidelines
- Provide mentorship, support and direction to colleagues, students and volunteers as outlined by agency expectations (i.e. site trained on emergency procedures, program expectations and opportunities for professional growth etc.)
- Responsible for the program sign-in process and resource tracking
- Evaluate program success, report and periodically review with Manager
- Update site procedures annually as applicable
Networking
- Participate on committees, in meetings and attend training sessions both on-site and off-site as directed by the Manager, Pedagogy or Director, Programs and Partnerships
- Ensure promotion of BridgeWay Family Centre programs/services
Other Activities
- Respond to any additional funder requirements as directed by management
- Act as a fund development advocate by following expectation of the agency’s Fund Development Plan
- Participate in outreach events as determined by the Manager particularly those targeted to the Francophone community
- Keep informed by reading staff newsletters, agency notices as well as partner notices
- Assist in the creation of French communications for the agency (i.e. flyers, resources, etc.)
Qualifications
- Degree/diploma in Early Childhood Education or approved equivalency;
- RECE in good standing with the College of ECE
- Minimum level A or B required for oral/written French
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a related field
- Intermediate First Aid/CPR B or C
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Self-motivated, takes initiative and works well within a team environment
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work some flexible hours
- Additional language(s) an asset
- Must be able to travel regularly between multiple sites for programs, outreach, and meetings (required)
We offer excellent training, salary, a Group Retirement Savings Plan, Group Benefit Plan, Health Spending benefit and a supportive, dynamic work environment.
Thank you for your interest in this position; only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. BridgeWay is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity, respects differences, and supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and, upon request, will make every effort to remove barriers and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process.
