Early ON Facilitator, Casual

A casual EarlyON position, (up to 17.5, call in).

• Note this is a casual call in position only.

Annual Salary: $46,144 – $60,507 (prorated to an hourly wage based on hours worked)

Existing Vacancy

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EarlyON Facilitator

Family & Children’s Services of Renfrew County is a multi-service agency committed to providing preventative, protective and socially inclusive services and programming that empower and strengthen everyone. We are focused on cultivating a team-oriented work environment where everyone thrives. Our goal is to develop and strengthen collaborative partnerships to increase availability, accessibility and quality of care to our communities. Our agency commitments include: moving forward Anti-Oppressive Practice, French Language Services and working alongside Indigenous Communities.

POSITION SUMMARY:

EarlyON Child and Family Centres are welcoming places that offer a range of services which are tailored to your community, such as:

• Fun activities – reading, storytelling, sing-alongs, games and more
• Advice from professionals trained in Early Childhood Development
• Information about other family services within your community
• Opportunities to connect with other families with young children

DUTIES PERFORMED ON A REGULAR BASIS:

The Registered Early Childhood Educator is responsible for the delivery of core program services including but not limited to:

• Discussions and information sharing about early learning, child development, parenting (including pre-and post-natal), nutrition, play and inquiry-based learning, and other topics that support their role
• Assisting families in building connections with outside community resources and supports through information-sharing
• Facilitating programs and services that build responsive adult-child relationships and encourage children’s development, exploration, play and inquiry- as supported by How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
• Responding to parent/caregiver concerns about their child’s development through conversations, observations, and education

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Willingness to work flexible hours, some evenings and weekends sometimes with short notice
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work as a multi-disciplinary team member is required
• Knowledge and commitment to best practices in the field of Early Learning is essential
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of guided documents such as: How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years, Think Feel Act, etc.
• Previous experience working with children with special needs is preferred
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking and implement evidence-based research into practice
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse service and staff population, and a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusivity in practice.
• Current immunization records
• Successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (current within 6 months) and a vulnerable sector screening

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

• Two year community college diploma in Early Childhood Education and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE), or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
•  Little or no previous work experience in a related field is required.
• Additional education and/or experience in the area of Child Development would be considered an asset
• Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position involves a combination of office-based work and occasional community meetings.
• Regular travel within the county is required; access to a reliable vehicle is necessary.
• The role requires periods of light physical activity. This includes constant sitting, standing or walking, regular handling of lightweight objects (10lbs. weight) or constant visual attention to detail. 
• The position involves exposure to sensitive family situations and may occasionally involve managing emotionally charged interactions.

Annual Salary: $46,144 – $60,507 (prorated to an hourly wage based on hours worked)