Site Supervisor/Early Years Facilitator – Children & Family Services

Posting #: 3942 Posting Date: 11/15/2024 Posting Closing: until filled

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we're looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Site Supervisor/Early Years Facilitator who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment; to our clients, families, and each other.

The Site Supervisor/Early Years Facilitator is to deliver Early Years services in an EarlyON Child and Family Centre and be a Site Supervisor in a Before and After School program.

This position is a unionized, full-time, permanent position. The rate of pay for the Site Supervisor role is $21.61. The rate of pay for the Early Years Facilitator role is $22.89. The rate of pay can vary from $23.65 - $30.61 based on eligible wage top ups available. Hours are 40 per week. This role has shifts within operating hours from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, however, EarlyON programs are also open Saturday and Sunday.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, plan, promote, implement, and evaluate day-to-day operations of the programs with the support of the Manager and Supervisor, Early Years, and other staff.
2. Ensure oversight, safety, and care of all children, and participants in the program at all times.
3. Plan and implement programming based on the Ministry of Education's pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen?”.
4. Create and maintain a safe learning environment that is responsive to the interests and needs of the children in the program.
5. Be familiar with and adhere to licensing requirements per the Ministry of Education, Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).
6. Responsible for completing daily, monthly, and annual licensed program record keeping, including child files.
7. Be familiar with and adhere to all licensed program policies and procedures.
8. Be familiar with and adhere to the EarlyON Child and Family Centre mandate, services and procedures.
9. Provide current and relevant information to parents/caregivers about services in the community and at Wesley that may address their needs and make appropriate referrals as required.
10. Facilitate engaging programs and/or workshops in the EarlyON Child and Family Centre.

What you will bring:

1. Diploma or degree in Early Childhood Education and registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators, or equivalent.
2. Minimum 2 years of experience working with urban core children ages 2-12 years.
3. Experience working in a child care setting, with parents, and with community partners.
4. Documentation to support ongoing professional development in the field of early learning and care.
5. Strong team experience and organizational and problem-solving skills.
6. Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation i.e. Child Care and Early Years Act (2014).

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Full Health & Dental Benefits (Eligible After Three Months)
• Personal & Vacation Days
• RRSP Contribution Program (Eligible After One Year)
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately
• Employee Discounts
  

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
2. From there you can access all of Wesley's job postings

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.