STRONGSTART OUTREACH COORDINATOR ONE POSITION FOR PORT RENFREW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FOUR HOURS PER DAY, TWO DAYS PER MONTH.

Terms Of Employment Ten months. Four hours per week but work is required only when school is in session.

Knowledge And Experience

• Completion of Grade 12 and Diploma in Early Childhood Education, including valid B.C. Certificate to Practice
• Child Safe First Aid Certificate
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents, caregivers, children, volunteers, professionals and community members
• Knowledge of child development, family dynamics, community resources and early learning
• Candidates will have experience in a variety of Early Childhood Education settings, including working with Indigenous families
• Experience in creating, planning, implementing and budgeting for an early learning program
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the socio-economic characteristics of the local community

Skills And Abilities

• Strives for Personal Excellence: is mindful, remains calm and responds thoughtfully; takes pride in work; possesses strong attention to detail; takes initiative and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes work; follows the District’s Code of Conduct and values; follows through on commitments and takes responsibility for actions.
• Practices a Growth Mindset: demonstrates a positive outlook towards learning and is committed to ongoing development to expand skill set; stays current; reflects on self to continually learn and improve; remains positive; demonstrates adaptability and is willing and able to adjust to changes.
• Thinks Critically and Creatively: asks questions for better understanding; uses a solution-based approach to analyze relevant facts, evidence and data to determine specific issues and inform ways forward; thinks outside of the box; looks for opportunities to continuously improve.
• Effectively Communicates and Collaborates: clearly articulates thoughts and ideas and shares timely and relevant information openly, honestly and respectfully using oral, written and visual formats; actively listens and respond appropriately; seeks opportunities to gain input and is open minded to the ideas and point of views of others.
• Builds Relationships and Fosters Interconnectedness: actively shows courtesy and respect to all, proactively builds healthy and trusting relationships with all; contributes to a positive working environment; supports a welcoming and safe environment that values and appreciates differences and is reflective of everyone.

Responsibilities Performance responsibilities:

• Ensure that the programs and activities are developed and maintained in response to provincial guidelines, such as the Early Learning Framework
• Create a family-friendly, equal access environment that provides safety and security for children
• Maintain attendance records
• Attend meetings that pertain to StrongStart, as required
• Work closely with and understand the requirements of the school personnel, the school district and Ministry of Education policy and procedures
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners
• Promote the StrongStart Program, as required
• Promote awareness of quality early learning and child care services
• Make supply and budget recommendations, as necessary.

Service Delivery

• Plan and facilitate the delivery of the program (once per week)
• Set up and take down equipment as needed
• Provide current early learning information to participants
• Promote, support and facilitate caregiver/child relationships while building on existing strengths
• Respond to parent, caregiver, family and community requests for information and resources
• Make referrals to community services, as needed
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to children and caregivers except where the law requires disclosure
• Encourage caregivers to volunteer and participate within the program
• Encourage learning through play
• Support transition to Kindergarten as a part of the school community.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten months. Hours may vary but work is required only when students are at school.

RATE OF PAY AS PER THE COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT.

DUTIES TO COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Please be advised that only the successful candidate will be notified. The name of the successful candidate will be made known by the Human Resources Department by sending an email of the name of the successful candidate to all the schools. Please note that failure to attach all pertinent information (i.e.: certificates, outline of relevant experience, resume, etc.) to demonstrate that you are qualified may exclude you from this posting.