Competition Number Date of Distribution Electronic Applications must be submitted through Make a Future www.makeafuture.ca and include a cover letter and resume by 12:00 p.m., Friday June 28, 2024. Effective: September 3, 2024 June 26, 2025Description: Strong Start Facilitator Temporary Location: Cultus Lake Community School

Strathcona Elementary SchoolHourly Rate: $31.09Shift (subject to change): Monday/Wednesday/Friday 8:00 a.m. 12:20 p.m.

Tuesdays/Thursday - 7:45 a.m. - 12:05 p.m. Hours per Day/Week: 4.34 hour per day / 21.70 hrs per weekMonths per Year: 10 Deadline Date: June 28, 2024 Qualifications, experience, training as per class specification. For further information, contact Nicole Driscoll, District Principal of Early Learning. Please Note: Interested staff members should apply through Make A Future at www.makeafuture.ca and include an updated resume stating experience, qualifications, and at least two current professional references, relating to the class specification.This position is a temporary casual position and will be treated as any other casual assignment in regards to benefits and seniority. If the successful applicant is already a permanent employee with SD33 he/she will maintain their current benefits and will continue to accrue seniority.STRONG START FACILITATORDivision: 5 (Assistant)Reports to: Principal Job Summary

With minimal direction from an administrator, the Strong Start Facilitator is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Strong Start program including planning and implementing a drop-in environment where parents and caregivers participate alongside their children in interactive activities that concentrate on key aspects of early childhood development in a play-based setting. Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures that programs and activities are developed and maintained in accordance with Strong Start BC guidelines.

Creates a family-friendly environment that is safe and secure for young children and parents or caregivers.

Plans and coordinates a variety of daily participant-oriented activities for drop-in clients, as well as special events and information sessions.

Leads early learning activities including stories, music and art aimed at helping children grown linguistically, physically, socially and emotionally.

Assists parents and caregivers in reflecting on a childs current learning and development and provides opportunities for parents and caregivers to observe and practice effective strategies that support early learning.

Maintains current knowledge of early learning and childcare issues; community services, resources and supports for children and families; government, school district and school policies and procedures.

Make referrals to community services as needed.

Establishes connections with clients, school staff and community partners to assist families in a smooth transition to the school system.

Promotes the Strong Start program and provides information on other community early learning opportunities to families.

Assists in the preparation of the Strong Start budget.

Purchases and maintains arts and crafts, equipment, materials and snack supplies.

Maintains statistics and reports related to the Strong Start program as required by the district and the provincial government.

Attends meetings and professional development opportunities that pertain to the Strong Start program.Equipment Used

Computer, photocopier, audio and video equipment, telephone, calculator and other office and classroom related equipment.Required Knowledge, Ability, Skills

High school diploma and early childhood education certificate or equivalent.

A Community Care Facilities Branch B.C. license to practice.

Three (3) years work experience in early childhood education including work experience in parent and child interactive programming.

Experience in creating, planning, implementing and budgeting for a parent participation early learning program.

A valid Class 5 drivers license

Basic knowledge of computer functions.

A valid Safety Oriented First Aid Certificate.

Knowledge of community resources for families with pre-school age children.

Knowledge of health and safety procedures including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System and WorkSafe B.C. regulations.

Ability to extend and model patience, care, tolerance and understanding, including an understanding of diverse ethnic populations.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to perform individually and as a part of a team.

Ability to use tact, diplomacy and human relations skills for frequent contacts of a difficult, specialized or sensitive nature for such purposes as influencing, persuading or securing the cooperation of others when dealing with the public, parents, staff and children.

Physical ability to perform duties related to the operation of a child care centre.