Site Coordinator

SITE COORDINATOR, EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR (RECE) – EARLYONReports to: Supervisor, or DesignateLocation: Riverside Public School, Queen of Heaven Elementary School, Turtle CreekDepartment: Programs - EarlyONWorking Hours: 23 hours per week, Permanent Part-time

BridgeWay is the largest provider of EarlyON Child and Family Centres in the Region of Peel. We provide free prenatal services, early learning programs and supports to pregnant women and families/caregivers with children birth - 6 years of age. We are looking to grow our team with new staff who want to work closely with children and their families in our centres and programs.

Duties Include

Site Coordination – Oversee Core Services and Program Delivery

• Plan daily programs, special guests and events for EarlyON and BridgeWay programs following the ELECT and “How Does Learning Happen” pedagogy and curriculum to provide family support and quality programs
• Use various techniques including coaching, modeling, active listening, observing, questioning, demonstrating and supporting educators, students
• Prepare the monthly calendar
• Provide monthly report to Supervisor
• Providing tasks for volunteer and student placements
• Conduct meetings with site staff to reflect, plan and update programs
• Set up and set down of room, where required
• Liase with onsite superintendent to arrange day-to-day room accommodations (which bathroom to use, etc.), where required
• Laundry, where required
• Cleaning of toys
• Act as on-site support for new staff and clients who seek guidance navigating the BridgeWay website, OCCMS, or online registration
• Track program registration and attendance levels and flag programs to the Communications team for additional promotion
• Communicate areas of concern around attendance
• Liase with Manager, Pedagogy to conduct program evaluations and participate in CQI
• Liase with Manager of Pedagogy for new initiatives in program planning and development
• Inventory supplies and place orders with Program Support Coordinator, monitor site budget accordingly

Promotion

• Post all flyers, brochures, posted materials at sites
• Ensure bulletin boards, TV screens, and other physical displays reflect current promotions and brand standards
• Submit requests for new or replenished promotional materials as needed
• Notify Supervisor and Facilities Manager of any malfunctioning technology at the site (TV, computer)
• Provide site tours to parents, funders, etc.
• Contribute ideas for marketing campaigns or materials that reflect community insights
• Collect stories and successes from families and share with Manager, Pedagogy and communications for celebratory purposes
• Track and share informal insights about how new families heard about BridgeWay (e.g., referral, social media, word of mouth).

Health and Safety

• Ensure programs and sites are welcoming, inclusive, safe and clean for families
• Conduct health and safety inspections, conduct fire drills
• Safe storage of materials

Other

• Attend bingo events where requested
• Attend community development events to support in promotion of site
• Attend trainings as requested
• Other duties as assigned

*Programs are offered outdoors and indoors.

Qualifications

• Must possess an E.C.E. diploma/certificate or equivalent
• RECE in good standing
• Minimum 3 years experience in a related field
• Excellent communications skills
• Possess knowledge of child and family development
• Must have current first aid certification
• Excellent organization skills
• Self motivated
• Emergency First Aid/CPR B or C certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Ability to work some flexible hours

Assets

• Awareness of resources/supports available in the Peel community
• Experience facilitating programs/support groups with new mothers/parents/ caregivers in attendance
• Family Support Certification is asset
• Additional languages an asset

Hours: 23 hours per week (may include weekday, weekend and evening shifts)

Permanent Part-time

Starting Salary Range: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)

We offer excellent training, salary, a Group Retirement Savings Plan, Health Spending benefit and a supportive, dynamic work environment.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to ***email_hidden***. Thank you for your interest in this position; only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

BridgeWay is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity, values differences, and supports the full participation of all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Upon individual request, we will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates with disabilities.