EarlyON Programmer - Contract

Position Details

• Status: Contract
• Hours of Work: 40 hours/ week
• Days of Work: Monday to Friday
• Pay Range: $26.68 - $31.21

About Us

Rich in heritage, culture and community spirit, the Town of St. Marys is located on the Thames River between Stratford and London. Offering a diversity of services, while providing the 7,200 residents with the opportunity to experience a high quality of life, St. Marys is a community with considerable promise.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Early Learning Services Manager, the EarlyON Programmer is responsible for assisting the EarlyON Coordinator in creating, implementing, and maintaining programs and services that support the corporate strategy of creating a caring and collaborative community that are both sustainable and viable. This position will develop, implement, promote, maintain, and support programs for children 0-6 years through the EarlyON setting. This posting is being advertised for an existing vacancy within the Town of St.Marys.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement curriculum/programming specific to children’s age and individual needs
• Assist in the development of the monthly EarlyON calendar to promote programs that are operating
• Responsible for set up and take down all materials needed to implement all EarlyON programming
• Maintain sanitation practices by cleaning & sanitizing all materials used each program
• Act as a resource to parents, guardians who attend EarlyON programs and seek information and support
• Demonstrate positive interactions with the children and parents/guardians in the EarlyON programs
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure all programs are compliant with the applicable legislative requirements of CCEYA and corporate standards
• Maintain a warm caring atmosphere where everyone is respected
• Implement a variety of positive and consistent approaches towards behaviour guidance and model them for the parents/guardians
• Monitor and maintain adequate program supplies, report to EarlyON Coordinator when supplies are needed
• Drive the EarlyON vehicle within the community to offsite locations to offer programing
• Participate in professional development as required
• Collaborate with other EarlyON professionals to ensure quality standards are being met
• Assist in the assessment and evaluation of the programs for efficiency and effectiveness
• Assist with the development and implement marketing strategies to promote programs
• Work with external agencies, professionals and consultants to accommodate and support the individual needs of the children in the EarlyON programs
• Assist with the intake process of new EarlyON patrons and ensure all waivers are complete
• Provide coverage at childcare centre when needed/assigned
• Demonstrate courtesy and professionalism when interacting with others and follows professional standards of confidentiality at all times
• Participate in organizational events as requested
• Keep all materials and equipment in good working order
• Performs other related duties, as necessary or as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-year College diploma in Early Childhood Education and Registration with College of Early Childhood Educators
• Clearance of a criminal record check/Vulnerable Sector
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C with AED Certificate
• Safe Food Handler’s Certification
• Valid Class G Driver’s License with access to a reliable vehicle
• 2 years’ experience working with children in a childcare/group setting
• Computer literacy – Microsoft Outlook. This position will use Excel to create spreadsheets to track program attendance and trends, use social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) to post pictures and virtual programming
• Working knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act
• Working knowledge of How Does Learning Happen Document
• Confidentiality – this position will have direct access to personal information about children and their families through registration paperwork
• Interpersonal skills – have strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills as this role has a great deal of contact with external customers (parents/guardians/children who attend EarlyON programs). Able to manage relationships with internal and external customers. Collaborate and work well with others within the EarlyON world to provide a diverse, supportive and essential service to the families of St. Marys
• Conflict resolution – the ability to diffuse and resolve minor conflicts with parents/guardians while maintaining professionalism at all times