About the role
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families
Position: PLANS and EME Co-Facilitator
Hours per week: 12 hours/week based on need
Wage: Reflective of education and experience
Reports To: ECD Team Leader
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate facilitator to deliver two well-established family programs: EME (English Made Easy) and PLANS (Physical Literacy, Arts, Nature, and Science).
EME supports English language development with families, while PLANS is, a seasonal outdoor program (fall and spring), that builds children’s independence, confidence, and resilience through creative group experiences- rain or shine. This combined role offers a unique opportunity to support local and newcomer families by fostering parenting confidence, strengthening community connections, and supporting language learning in a warm, relationship-based environment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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Provide outreach services to promote program and recruit participants.
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Engage within divergent perspectives including newcomers, immigrant, refugees, Indigenous peoples and Canadian born with understanding and sensitivity.
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Teach English as a second language to adults and children.
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Create, promote, and deliver quality cultural programming for parents/caregivers.
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Plan and implement lessons and play activities for children aged birth – 5/6 years of age.
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Create a positive and supportive play/learning environment.
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Shop and provide nutritious snacks for the children.
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Connect and foster relationships with Professionals in the community.
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Utilize the Penelope Case Management Software to capture client data.
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Contribute evaluation and reporting data collection to Team Leader.
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Work on and off-site as programming dictates (PLANS involves moderate physical activity in outdoor settings, fall and spring).
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Participate in workshops and professional trainings.
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Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
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BA in a relevant field or ECE License to practice preferred.
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Knowledge of child growth and development from birth – 6 years.
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Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.
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Ability to work in a team environment.
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Good verbal and written communication skills.
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Criminal Record Check required.
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Current First Aid and Crisis Intervention certification.
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Use of a vehicle is required.
Apply in confidence by end of day Sunday September 21, 2025 to:
Cristina Tullao, HR Coordinator for Recruitment and Training
Email: hr@purposesociety.org
About Purpose Society
Our Mission
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society is a non-profit social service agency whose mission is to deliver a continuum of social, health, educational and residential services.
These services are designed for individuals, youth and families, who are subject to personal and/or societal distress, marginalization and alienation.
Vision
Through these services the agency aims to enhance personal well-being, strengthen family functioning and increase personal responsibility, confidence and healthy decision-making. Emphasis is on a client-centered approach within a continuum of care model, which focuses on health, resiliency and resourcefulness of individuals. Services are provided in a safe and respectful environment where diversity and connection to community is valued.
About the role
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society for Youth and Families
Position: PLANS and EME Co-Facilitator
Hours per week: 12 hours/week based on need
Wage: Reflective of education and experience
Reports To: ECD Team Leader
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate facilitator to deliver two well-established family programs: EME (English Made Easy) and PLANS (Physical Literacy, Arts, Nature, and Science).
EME supports English language development with families, while PLANS is, a seasonal outdoor program (fall and spring), that builds children’s independence, confidence, and resilience through creative group experiences- rain or shine. This combined role offers a unique opportunity to support local and newcomer families by fostering parenting confidence, strengthening community connections, and supporting language learning in a warm, relationship-based environment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
-
Provide outreach services to promote program and recruit participants.
-
Engage within divergent perspectives including newcomers, immigrant, refugees, Indigenous peoples and Canadian born with understanding and sensitivity.
-
Teach English as a second language to adults and children.
-
Create, promote, and deliver quality cultural programming for parents/caregivers.
-
Plan and implement lessons and play activities for children aged birth – 5/6 years of age.
-
Create a positive and supportive play/learning environment.
-
Shop and provide nutritious snacks for the children.
-
Connect and foster relationships with Professionals in the community.
-
Utilize the Penelope Case Management Software to capture client data.
-
Contribute evaluation and reporting data collection to Team Leader.
-
Work on and off-site as programming dictates (PLANS involves moderate physical activity in outdoor settings, fall and spring).
-
Participate in workshops and professional trainings.
-
Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
-
BA in a relevant field or ECE License to practice preferred.
-
Knowledge of child growth and development from birth – 6 years.
-
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.
-
Ability to work in a team environment.
-
Good verbal and written communication skills.
-
Criminal Record Check required.
-
Current First Aid and Crisis Intervention certification.
-
Use of a vehicle is required.
Apply in confidence by end of day Sunday September 21, 2025 to:
Cristina Tullao, HR Coordinator for Recruitment and Training
Email: hr@purposesociety.org
About Purpose Society
Our Mission
The Lower Mainland Purpose Society is a non-profit social service agency whose mission is to deliver a continuum of social, health, educational and residential services.
These services are designed for individuals, youth and families, who are subject to personal and/or societal distress, marginalization and alienation.
Vision
Through these services the agency aims to enhance personal well-being, strengthen family functioning and increase personal responsibility, confidence and healthy decision-making. Emphasis is on a client-centered approach within a continuum of care model, which focuses on health, resiliency and resourcefulness of individuals. Services are provided in a safe and respectful environment where diversity and connection to community is valued.