VICTOR MAGER SCHOOL - FTE Family Centre Coordinator

Family Centre Coordinator BULLETIN NUMBER: 419/E/26 DATE POSTED:
August 25, 2026

SCHOOL: VICTOR MAGER SCHOOL COMMENCING:
September 8, 2026

COMPENSATION:
Non-Union Hourly $35.63 per hour

• Operating the Centre where parents/caregivers can participate with their infants and preschoolers in child-centered activities.
• Welcoming families and acting as a support and resource.
• Working with the Family Centre Assistant to organize and participate in daily activities at the Centre.
• Supporting outreach activities to promote literacy, numeracy, community involvement and participation at the Centre and within the school. (including preparing a newsletter)
• Providing parents with functional understanding of early child development, effective parenting skills and nutrition.
• Preparation and Delivery of the Roots of Empathy program.
• Encouraging inter-agency collaboration and supports.
• Coordinating delivery of programs at the Centre and maintaining lending resources.
• Creating strong links between family, community and school.
• Working collaboratively with school, other family centres, a parent support group, and the coalition.
• Monitoring budget and maintaining required records; applying for funding to granting agencies.
• Working with and supervising volunteers and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Early Childhood Certificate level 2 – 3 or related area of post‑secondary education required.
• Experience in parent education, community leadership, early childhood and literacy development including working closely with families and school community.
• Support the development of young children from birth to age five through an effective Early Years program with emphasis on social skills, language development, early literacy and numeracy combined with an emphasis on “healthy living” habits.
• Understanding of cross‑cultural Aboriginal issues and perspectives.
• Ability to work with and be respectful of a diverse and multicultural community.
• Knowledge or experience working with low‑income families, single parent families and/or young parents is preferred.
• Ability to work as an effective team member, including in the implementation of programs.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to problem solve and deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to connect with the community and communicate effectively about Centre resources and supports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills, French preferred and any additional languages would be an asset.
• Ability to maintain and develop a program consistent with school and divisional philosophies.
• Facilitator training in or willingness to get training for Alphabet Soup, Ready for School, Nobody’s Perfect, Mother Goose or Rock and Read programs or similar programs would be preferred.

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
• Respect In School or equivalent training is required.
• First Aid and CPR training completed within 90 working days.
• Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines.
• Continued employment is subject to maintaining legal eligibility to work in Canada.
• Valid Manitoba Driver’s License, current Driver’s Abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

The Louis Riel School Division is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.

• Fostering employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities
• Providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience for people with accessibility needs. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. To make a confidential request, send an email to the Staff Services Department so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

4:00 p.m., Monday August 31, 2026