Description
CONTINUING
UNION VACANCY NOTICE
June 25, 2024
Date of Distribution
Applications are invited for the following position as detailed below:
EFFECTIVE DATE: September 3, 2024
DESCRIPTION:
StrongStart Facilitator
4 hours per day, 4 days per week
Monday - Thursday (8:30 am - 12:30 pm)
LOCATION: Boston Bar
HOURLY RATE: $ 29.53
DEADLINE DATE: Ongoing until position filled
Major Duties/Qualifications: Classification Description at each location
Please direct all applications to:
Human Resources
School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade)
650 Kawkawa Lake Road, Hope BC V0X 1L4
Phone (604-869-2411)
Email laurie.bjorge@sd78.bc.ca
INTERNAL APPLICANTS ARE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATION
All applicants not currently employed by this School District must sign a release to permit a criminal record review prior to confirmation of hiring
Delivers the StrongStart Early Learning Drop-in Program for parents/caregivers with preschool children. Supports, creates and maintains a purposeful play-based environment to assist parents and caregivers to participate alongside their children in an age-appropriate development environment.
Job Description
This position is under the direction and supervision the District Vice-Principal of Early Learning, Child Care, Equity and Inclusion and the School Administrator or designate.
Ensure that the programs and activities are developed and maintained in response to the StrongStart BC guidelines.
Plans and delivers the StrongStart Program, ensures the curriculum is appropriate for pre-kindergarten children and promotes cognitive, language, physical, social and emotional development.
Ensures curriculum to promote parent skill acquisition in child-centered developmental training.
Creates and maintains an inviting environment with opportunities for all children, which is responsive to the needs, interests and backgrounds of children and families.
Collects registration documents from new families and maintains up-to date and accurate attendance records; keeps families' personal information secure and organized.
Record monthly and quarterly statistics for District and Ministry of Education and Child Care.
Produce reports and work plans in cooperation with the District as required.
Provide opportunities for parents/caregivers to observe and practice effective strategies that support early learning.
Plans and purchases snacks and program supplies within an established budget.
Involves families and offers informal supports to adults in the program. Facilitates connections between parents and caregivers to create a warm and inclusive community.
Provides information to children and families about the StrongStart program, community services, resources and supports.
Provides current information to families on early learning and community resources.
Responds to information and resource requests from care providers, parents, community members and the public.
Facilitates special events, workshops, meetings and parent information sessions, in collaboration with community agencies and school personnel.
To maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard.
All employee conduct must be in compliance with school district policies and provincial legislation.
This description includes the essential elements required for job identification and evaluation. However, it does not provide an exhaustive list of duties to be performed
Typical Qualifications and Skills
Grade 12 or equivalent
Early Childhood Education Program (equivalent to 2 years post-secondary education)
One year of experience in a parent participation early learning environment
Emergency Child Care First Aid
Understanding in creating, planning, implementing program budgeting
Sufficient strength and stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position
