• Diploma relating to Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Education, Child and Youth Worker or related field
• Working knowledge of “How Does Learning Happen”
• Knowledge and skill in developing age appropriate quality early learning activities and programs for children between the ages of birth to six years
• Valid First Aid Certificate
• G Driver’s license with a clean record
• Safe Food Handling certification is an asset
• Own transportation as the ability to travel to any of our 7 locations is required (Port Colborne, Welland, Pelham, Fort Erie, Crystal Beach, Lincoln, West Lincoln)
• Clear current Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• May be required to lift items no more then 20-25lbs, transport materials between locations or work at one of our mobile locations

The Program Facilitator reports to the Supervisor, Early ON and will provide a variety of learning activities for children from 0-6. These activities will happen both on camera and on site at different locations across the region. The Program Facilitator will prepare and deliver interactive learning programs for children, their parents/caregivers, and provide support and assistance to families with all aspects within an EarlyON setting.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Facilitate an early learning program focused on the physical, cognitive and social development of children between the ages of birth and six years
• Collaborate with staff, parents and children to plan and facilitate a variety of developmentally appropriate programs for families and responds to diverse cultural needs
• Listen and reflect with children, parents and peers to provide opportunities for supportive learning
• Able to organize virtual activities, and host these activities through our virtual programming using Zoom
• Awareness of the learning process and the ability to follow a child’s lead to expand learning opportunities
• Support families/caregivers by providing agency referrals and contact information in the community
• Support families in understanding the importance of interacting with their children during the program
• Attend to participants at all times during program hours
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Port Cares and EarlyON Best Practices
• Maintain program, participant and staff confidentiality
• Maintain a professional relationship with parents and uphold a positive image of EarlyON
• Maintain a safe, nurturing environment, conducive to child development in all areas of the program
• Cleaning, setting up and storing program toys, etc., and opening/closing and other administrative duties