English Made Easy (EME) ECD Group Co-facilitator
About the role
Position: English Made Easy (EME) ECD Group Co-facilitator Hours per
Position: English Made Easy (EME) ECD Group Co-facilitator
Hours per week: Wednesdays 6hours/week for 3 quarters (Sept.- Dec./Jan.- Mar./Apr.-Jun.)
Wage: Reflective of education and experience
Reports To: ECD Team Leader
This position provides ESL instruction and co-facilitates sessions for newcomer parents and caregivers with young children, alongside play-based English activities for children and joint parent-child learning and information sessions. Also provide opportunities for participants to promote intercultural learning through arts and crafts; discussions on topics on cultural appropriation and racist stereotypes; and proactive strategies should participants be subjected to racism or prejudice.
Responsibilities and Duties:
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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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Able to engage within divergent perspectives including newcomers, immigrant, refugees, Indigenous peoples and Canadian born with understanding and sensitivity.
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Provide outreach services to promote event and register participants.
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Evaluate and adapt curriculum to ensure effectiveness, relevance with program deliverables.
-
Create a positive and supportive play/learning environment for children.
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Contribute to the evaluation and reporting.
-
Shop and provide nutritious snacks to participants.
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Maintain cleaning of the playroom, furniture and toys.
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Utilize the Penelope Case Management Software to capture client data.
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Participate in workshops and professional training.
Qualifications:
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BA in a relevant field or ECE License to practice preferred.
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Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.
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Experience providing parent education programming and co-facilitating groups.
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Knowledge of child growth and development from birth – 6 years.
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Ability to speak and write English fluently.
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Ability to work in a team environment.
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Experience with online platforms- i.e. Zoom, Microsoft Teams.
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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 maybe required.
Apply in confidence by end of day Sunday August 13, 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.
English Made Easy (EME) ECD Group Co-facilitator
About the role
Position: English Made Easy (EME) ECD Group Co-facilitator Hours per
Position: English Made Easy (EME) ECD Group Co-facilitator
Hours per week: Wednesdays 6hours/week for 3 quarters (Sept.- Dec./Jan.- Mar./Apr.-Jun.)
Wage: Reflective of education and experience
Reports To: ECD Team Leader
This position provides ESL instruction and co-facilitates sessions for newcomer parents and caregivers with young children, alongside play-based English activities for children and joint parent-child learning and information sessions. Also provide opportunities for participants to promote intercultural learning through arts and crafts; discussions on topics on cultural appropriation and racist stereotypes; and proactive strategies should participants be subjected to racism or prejudice.
Responsibilities and Duties:
-
Teach English as a second language to adults and children.
-
Create, promote, and deliver quality cultural programming for parents/caregivers.
-
Able to engage within divergent perspectives including newcomers, immigrant, refugees, Indigenous peoples and Canadian born with understanding and sensitivity.
-
Provide outreach services to promote event and register participants.
-
Evaluate and adapt curriculum to ensure effectiveness, relevance with program deliverables.
-
Create a positive and supportive play/learning environment for children.
-
Contribute to the evaluation and reporting.
-
Shop and provide nutritious snacks to participants.
-
Maintain cleaning of the playroom, furniture and toys.
-
Utilize the Penelope Case Management Software to capture client data.
-
Participate in workshops and professional training.
Qualifications:
-
BA in a relevant field or ECE License to practice preferred.
-
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.
-
Experience providing parent education programming and co-facilitating groups.
-
Knowledge of child growth and development from birth – 6 years.
-
Ability to speak and write English fluently.
-
Ability to work in a team environment.
-
Experience with online platforms- i.e. Zoom, Microsoft Teams.
-
Criminal Record Check required.
-
Current First Aid and Crisis Intervention certification.
-
Use of a vehicle maybe required.
Apply in confidence by end of day Sunday August 13, 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.