Early Years Family Resource Centres provide families with children prenatal to age five access to reliable information, programs and services to support their child’s development & family wellness. They provide early learning opportunities for young children through play-based activity and programming, parent education, family wellness and support as well as information and referrals to other services that support child and family development.
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of others and would enjoy working for an organization that is progressive and embraces change, full of opportunity for personal and professional growth, values and supports the individuality of its employees and their ideas, KidsFirst NORTH/BTFP is currently hiring.
FTE: Full-time
Term of Employment: Continuing
Salary and Benefits: $33.25 - $38.90 - According to education and experience.
Preference will be given to the candidate with the following experience & training:
- Early Childhood Certification or a degree in the Human Services field, with extensive knowledge of quality early learning environments. Equivalent experience &/or education may be considered.
- Knowledge in early childhood development, family dynamics and prevention strategies.
- Experience facilitating programs for children 0-5 years and their parents/caregivers.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative environment with community partners.
- Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Must possess effective communication skills (both oral and written) as well as strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Strong computer skills.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a reliable vehicle and obtain a $2,000,000.00 business liability insurance policy.
- Ability to travel on occasion as may be required by the position.
The successful candidate will be able to perform the following duties: - Plan, organize and facilitate age-appropriate play-based learning and programs for children and parents/caregivers that reflect the stages of child development and the principles of Play and Exploration.
- Provide a safe, clean learning rich environment for families including drop-in play and scheduled program sessions.
- Create collaborative working relationships with community partners involved in the early years and integrate their professional expertise into the programming offered at the EYFRC.
- Coordinate and supervise volunteers used at the EYFRC.
- Assist in data collection from participants (attendance records, feedback on programming, satisfaction surveys).
- Provide families with information and linkages or referrals to outside agencies as needed.
Please submit your resume, 3 professional references, and a current criminal record check (file upload options are available at the end of this application).
For more information, please call Rebecca Clark, Program Manager at 306-425-0633 or Rhonda Fiske, Assistant Program Manager at 306-425-8443.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants shortlisted for interviews will be contacted. Please note that present and/or past employers may be contacted.
We welcome diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
