About the role
The Martensville-Warman Early Years Family Resource Centre (MWEYFRC) offers programming, services, and resources for all families with young children, prenatal to age five. The MWEYFRC aims to provide families with positive early learning experiences and opportunities to connect, grow, and learn together in an inviting, safe, and supportive setting.
The Program Facilitator plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and enriching environment for children and families. This position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, culturally responsive, and passionate about early childhood development, family engagement, and delivering meaningful programming.
The MWEYFRC is committed to equity and inclusive representation within its community. We value and actively seek diversity among our staff to better reflect and serve the families we support.
Position Details
This is a part-time casual position with flexible hours based on program and centre needs. Shifts may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Hours will vary week to week.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities for children (prenatal to age 5) and their families.
- Support the development and implementation of program activities in collaboration with Program Designers and the Centre Coordinator.
- Create crafts and play experiences that encourage exploration and learning.
- Connect families to community resources and professionals as needed.
- Contribute to an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment for diverse families, including newcomers, Indigenous families, single parents, and those with children of varying abilities.
- Assist with daily centre operations such as organizing, cleaning, data entry, and preparing materials.
- Support communication, outreach, and promotion efforts (e.g., community events or social media).
Qualifications and Skills
- Preference for candidates with an ECE Certificate/Diploma or equivalency.
- Experience working with children ages 0–5 and their families.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt programming to meet family needs.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Respectful, empathetic, and professional approach in all interactions.
- Creativity and flexibility in planning and delivery.
- Experience working with diverse populations and knowledge of community resources.
- Artistic, musical, or storytelling abilities considered an asset.
About YMCA
Welcome to the Y. We're an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
Each YMCA location is governed by a volunteer board of community leaders. Our charitable mission allows Y programs and services to be available to all members of our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Join your friends and neighbors at the Y and experience how we fulfill our mission to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Learn more about the YMCA of South Hampton Roads at http://www.ymcashr.org/pages/about-us/
About the role
The Martensville-Warman Early Years Family Resource Centre (MWEYFRC) offers programming, services, and resources for all families with young children, prenatal to age five. The MWEYFRC aims to provide families with positive early learning experiences and opportunities to connect, grow, and learn together in an inviting, safe, and supportive setting.
The Program Facilitator plays a vital role in creating a welcoming, inclusive, and enriching environment for children and families. This position is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic, creative, culturally responsive, and passionate about early childhood development, family engagement, and delivering meaningful programming.
The MWEYFRC is committed to equity and inclusive representation within its community. We value and actively seek diversity among our staff to better reflect and serve the families we support.
Position Details
This is a part-time casual position with flexible hours based on program and centre needs. Shifts may include daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Hours will vary week to week.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate engaging, age-appropriate activities for children (prenatal to age 5) and their families.
- Support the development and implementation of program activities in collaboration with Program Designers and the Centre Coordinator.
- Create crafts and play experiences that encourage exploration and learning.
- Connect families to community resources and professionals as needed.
- Contribute to an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming environment for diverse families, including newcomers, Indigenous families, single parents, and those with children of varying abilities.
- Assist with daily centre operations such as organizing, cleaning, data entry, and preparing materials.
- Support communication, outreach, and promotion efforts (e.g., community events or social media).
Qualifications and Skills
- Preference for candidates with an ECE Certificate/Diploma or equivalency.
- Experience working with children ages 0–5 and their families.
- Ability to take initiative and adapt programming to meet family needs.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Respectful, empathetic, and professional approach in all interactions.
- Creativity and flexibility in planning and delivery.
- Experience working with diverse populations and knowledge of community resources.
- Artistic, musical, or storytelling abilities considered an asset.
About YMCA
Welcome to the Y. We're an inclusive organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
Each YMCA location is governed by a volunteer board of community leaders. Our charitable mission allows Y programs and services to be available to all members of our community, regardless of their ability to pay. Join your friends and neighbors at the Y and experience how we fulfill our mission to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Learn more about the YMCA of South Hampton Roads at http://www.ymcashr.org/pages/about-us/