Bilingual EY Educator

Salary Range: $26.00 To $30.00 Hourly

Position: Bilingual (French) Site Coordinator, Early Years Educator(RECE)

Reports to: Supervisor, EarlyON

Salary: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

Hours: 35 hours per week (permanent Fulltime)

The Bilingual Site Coordinator, Early Years Educator (RECE) is responsible for delivering high quality play-based early learning programs to children (age birth
- 6) and their caregivers.

• Develop and implement child-directed, quality early learning activities using the ELECT curriculum, the Four Foundations of Learning (How Does Learning Happen) and Bridge Way’s program standardizations for children 0 – 6 years of age and their parents/caregivers
• Use various techniques including coaching, modeling, active listening, observing, questioning, demonstrating and supporting educators, students
• Prepare the monthly program schedule and plan special guests for Francophone and English-speaking families
• Provide monthly report to Supervisor
• Providing tasks for volunteer and student placements
• Conduct meetings with site staff to reflect, plan and update programs
• Set up and set down of room, where required
• Liase with with Conseil scolaire Viamonde administrators to address site needs, ensuring appropriate support is provided as required
• Laundry, where required
• Cleaning of toys
• Act as on-site support for new staff and clients who seek guidance navigating the Bridge Way website, OCCMS, or online registration
• Track program registration and attendance levels and flag programs to the Communications team for additional promotion
• Communicate areas of concern around attendance
• Liaise with Manager, Pedagogy to conduct program evaluations and participate in CQI
• Liaise with Manager of Pedagogy for new initiatives in program planning and development
• Inventory supplies and place orders with Program Support Coordinator
• May supervise a student and or a volunteer

Promotion

• Post all flyers, brochures, posted materials at sites for Francophone families
• Ensure bulletin boards, TV screens, and other physical displays reflect current promotions and brand standards
• Submit requests for new or replenished promotional materials as needed
• Notify Supervisor and Facilities Manager of any malfunctioning technology at the site (TV, computer)
• Provide site tours to parents, funders, etc.
• Contribute ideas for marketing campaigns or materials that reflect community insights
• Collect stories and successes from families and share with Manager, Pedagogy and communications for celebratory purposes
• Track and share informal insights about how new families heard about Bridge Way (e.g., referral, social media, word of mouth).
• Assist in the creation of French communications for the agency (i.e. flyers, resources, etc.)

Health and Safety

• Ensure programs and sites are welcoming, inclusive, safe and clean for families
• Conduct health and safety inspections, conduct fire drills
• Safe storage of materials

• Participate on committees, in meetings and attend training sessions both on-site and off-site as directed by the Manager, Pedagogy or Director, Programs and Partnerships
• Ensure promotion of Bridge Way Family Centre programs/services
• Work with French Program Specialist and Communications team to find Francophone networks for networking/information sharing

Other

• Act as a fund development advocate by following expectation of the agency’s Fund Development Plan
• Respond to any additional funder requirements as directed by management
• Participate in outreach events as determined by the Supervisor and or Manager, particularly those targeted to the Francophone community
• Keep informed by reading staff newsletters, agency notices as…