Strong Facilitator

Position: Strong Start Facilitator
STRONG START FACILITATOR
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools is seeking a passionate and committed professional to lead Strong Start at Georgia Avenue Elementary. This is an exciting opportunity to support children learning through PLAY!

Position Summary
As a Strong Start facilitator you will provide a positive early learning experience for children and their families. Through program delivery you will create an interactive, play‑based environment that supports children and caregivers to enjoy learning together. Children will develop essential skills for the transition to school.

Key Responsibilities

Model skills in front of and in partnership with many parents with different beliefs and values

Manage the many needs of parents as well as young children

Create, organize and maintain an early childhood environment and respective learning centres in a school‑sized classroom

The facilitator will develop a program based on the Principles and Living Inquiries of the BC Early Learning Framework as required by the Ministry of Education

Maintain attendance records and registration forms and have compatible computer knowledge and skills required for this task

Consult with school administration, district administration and local agency groups

Liaise with the school’s kindergarten teacher and be an integral member of the school staff

Communicate successfully with other agencies pertaining to referrals

Liaise and consult with speech‑language pathologists and learning assistance teachers, public health nurses, multicultural workers and others as necessary

Prepare written communications for parents and the school as necessary

Act as a role model in the community and as a member of the local ECE community

Build a relationship with multiple parents in a group setting

Plan a program for a mixed‑age group from infants to 5‑year‑olds

Prepare resources for one‑on‑one adult/child interaction

Document child developmental progress in a drop‑in program

Communicate with school, school district, and Ministry staff

Assignment
Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 12:30, 20 hours per week

Location
Georgia Avenue Elementary

Wage
$32.74 per hour with a competitive benefit and pension package

Your

Education and Experience

High school graduation or the equivalent

Successful completion of a Diploma in Early Childhood Education

A valid Child Safe First Aid Certificate

Previous experience in creating, planning, implementing and budgeting for a parent participation early learning program is an asset

How to Apply

Please submit your application by clicking the APPLY button next to the job details. Applications should include a cover letter, detailed resume, and any certificates or transcripts of qualification.

Please note:

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools wishes to thank all applicants who express interest, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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