Classroom Lead Instructor

Location: Waterloo

If you are passionate about helping young children reach their potential, then Strong Start Charitable Organization has an exciting opportunity for you. At Strong Start, we help young children build the skills and confidence they need to become lifelong readers. Our programs are grounded in research, powered by community, and designed to meet children where they are in their learning journey.
In the role of a Lead Instructor with the Get Ready for School™ program, you will directly impact the lives of children ages 3 to 4, as they prepare for entry into junior kindergarten. Working collaboratively with a team of Instructors, you will encourage children through purposeful play and instruction in a rich learning environment. You will gain new skills and valuable experience as you leverage the training provided and implement this reputable, high-quality research-based program.
The successful candidate will be an energetic, responsible, compassionate person who works hard to support the children in the program to gain confidence as young learners. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of early years learning and child development. As you implement the program you will work with children in groups and individually, learning songs and activities with a focus on developing children’s early literacy skills and classroom learning behaviours.

Prescribed lesson plans, along with training and materials, will provide all you need to implement this impactful program, providing a positive learning experience for the children attending.
Strong Start is committed to an inclusive selection process to attract candidates representing the diversity of the children and families we serve. Strong Start is an equal opportunity employer, and accommodation is available during all phases of the recruitment process. We ask that any applicants requiring accommodations make their needs known in advance
This is a limited-term, daytime position during the mornings and/or afternoon. Training occurs in December 2026 with the programming running from January 2027 to end of June 2027. The work week is 6-30 hours a week, along with some additional administrative work, depending on the number of assigned sites.

Remuneration: $25.00/hour + applicable statutory payroll benefits

Key Responsibilities  Program Delivery, Leadership, Support and Accountability   Provide leadership, support, and day-to-day coaching for your team of Instructors, placement students and/or volunteers;
Meet with registrant families during Welcome and Final Visits;
Perform a Behaviour Evaluation for each child in the first two weeks of the program and the last week of the program;
Work with children ages 3-4 in whole groups, small groups and individually;
Attend an orientation meeting at the program site(s) you will be instructing at;
Develop and nurture positive relationships with the children in the program, their parents/guardians, the Instructing team, and Program Partner(s);
Ensure that all Health and Safety procedures and policies are followed, including documentation (e.g., Incident/Accident Reporting Form);
Keep accurate and up to date program records, maintaining administrative binders for each site, including all required paperwork for each child;
Follow a prescribed teaching system and model best practices as outlined in the program manual and as requested by the Program Manager or Senior Program personnel.
Work collaboratively with the Program team including the team of Instructors and Program Manager / Program Coordinator to facilitate the program at the site and seek assistance when required;
Support the Instructing team in implementing the program including snack time, circle time, play time and small group instruction time; and
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