Strong Outreach Coordinator; Port Renfrew

Position: Strong Start Outreach Coordinator (Port Renfrew)
Location: Juan de Fuca Shore (Sooke)

Overview  SOLID START OUTREACH COORDINATOR
ONE POSITION FOR PORT RENFREW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
8 HOURS PER MONTH, TWO DAYS – Tuesday afternoons (12 – 4 PM)
DUTIES TO COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Please apply to Make A Future, .
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 faxing 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.
Qualifications   Diploma or Certificate in Early Childhood Education, including ECE BC Certificate to Practice
Child Safe First Aid Certificate
Criminal Record Check, prior to hiring
Preferred candidate will have   Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture
Sensitivity to issues facing Indigenous communities
Successful experience working with Indigenous families
Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents/caregivers, children, volunteers, professionals and community members
Experience in a variety of Early Childhood Education settings, working with diverse populations
Good organization and planning skills

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 responds 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   Deliver a program that promotes the following areas of children’s development: physical health and well-being, social and emotional development, language and cognitive development and the communication skills of infant/toddler and preschool-aged children.
Ensure the programs and activities are developed and maintained in response to the BC Early Learning Framework.
Offer family-friendly environments for parents/caregivers and opportunities for parents/caregivers to make connections.
Provide opportunities for parents/caregivers to observe and practice activities to support early learning.
Collaborate with the remote community to develop a program that meets their unique needs.
Attend meetings and professional learning that pertain to Strong Start, as required.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners and service providers.
Promote the Strong Start Program, as required.
Take attendance in MyEd when the program is in session.
Purchase supplies and food/snacks.
Prepare food/snacks for program.
Service Delivery   Plan and facilitate the delivery of the Strong Start Program
Set up and take down, as necessary, program materials and equipment
Provide current early learning information to parents/caregivers
Respond to parent/caregiver requests for information and resources
Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to children and parents/caregivers except where the law requires disclosure
Respect parent/caregiver and cultural values, goals and expectations
Promote, support and facilitate parent/caregiver/child relationships
Build on existing strengths

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