Parenting Facilitator - St. Dorothy (Contract)

Toronto Catholic District School Board; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) invites applications for a Parenting Facilitator at St. Dorothy – A.P.S.S.P. This 10-month, 100% contract runs from now until June 30, 2027, with a union rate of $40.87/hour.

The role supports our Early On Child & Family Centres, engaging parents/caregivers and children in play-based activities that promote early literacy and numeracy skills, discovery and collaboration with school staff.

Qualifications

• ECE diploma plus two years of related university education.
• Minimum two years' experience with families and young children.
• Knowledge of family literacy and early childhood education.
• Experience with outreach and community development programs.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Early On Child & Family Centre in accordance with Board policies and procedures, and requirements
• Facilitating parenting education that promotes a positive home/school partnership
• Encouraging parental engagement in planning and participating in activities with the children
• Working in collaboration with the Principal, school staff and childcare staff to provide high quality, play-based, developmentally appropriate programs
• Ensuring consistent program delivery that is based on current research and best practices
• Providing a welcoming, safe, tidy and clean, nurturing, inclusive and respectful environment for the parents/caregivers and children
• Providing a nutritious snack to the children attending the program
• Participating in outreach, as necessary, to promote the program and maintain attendance levels
• Tracking program progress and attendance and ensuring records are kept up to date
• Performing administrative duties such as data collection for program statistics, maintaining inventory of the Centre and submitting written requests for supplies and equipment etc.
• Participating in ongoing professional development and various meetings (e.g. with staff, agencies, communities, schools etc.) as required
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

ECE Diploma + 2 years university education

Job description

A.P.S.S.P

VISION

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 85,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 575,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

Parenting Facilitator ST. DOROTHY - A.P.S.S.P

VISION

The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) is proud to be a significant part of the fabric of publicly funded Catholic education in the province of Ontario. We serve approximately 85,000 students in nearly 200 Catholic schools in the City of Toronto and represent close to 575,000 Catholic school supporters. At the TCDSB, we grow in knowledge, with justice and hope. The TCDSB is an inclusive Catholic learning community that nurtures faith development and academic excellence through the love of God, neighbor, and self.

We fully engage students in learning that supports their academic, spiritual, socio-emotional, and physical growth and development. At TCDSB, we have a long and distinguished history of providing excellence in Catholic education for the Toronto community. The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations our Catholic values, and the Board's Pastoral Plans are foundational to our exemplary approach to teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

With a staff of 14,000, the TCDSB is a dynamic school board and is accepting applications for the position of Parenting Facilitator.

We are an inclusive employer.

Work Year: 10 months school year

Positions Available: 100% Contract commencing immediately until June 30, 2027

Our Early On Child & Family Centres

Our Early On Child & Family Centres are school based programs where parents/caregivers and their children, from birth to six years of age, participate in play-based activities that promote the development of literacy and numeracy skills through discovery, inquiry, exploration and creativity. The programs are free and open to all.

• Support children's early learning and well-being of the whole child.
• Promote positive parent-child interaction and engagement.
• Help children transition more easily to kindergarten through a collaborative approach between parent/caregiver, program facilitator and kindergarten teacher.
• Engage parents/caregivers positively with the school system using an inclusive approach.
• Meet the unique and individual needs of families.
• Assist and link families to community resources.

Duties Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Early On Child & Family Centre in accordance with Board policies and procedures, and requirements
• Facilitating parenting education that promotes a positive home/school partnership
• Encouraging parental engagement in planning and participating in activities with the children
• Working in collaboration with the Principal, school staff and childcare staff (if applicable) to provide a high quality, play-based, developmentally appropriate programs
• Ensuring consistent program delivery that is based on current research and best practices
• Providing a welcoming, safe, tidy and clean, nurturing, inclusive and respectful environment for the parents/caregivers and children
• Providing a nutritious snack to the children attending the program
• Participating in outreach, as necessary, to promote the program and maintain attendance levels
• Tracking program progress and attendance and ensuring records are kept up to date
• Performing administrative duties such as data collection for program statistics, maintaining inventory of the Centre and submitting written requests for supplies and equipment etc.
• Participating in ongoing professional development and various meetings (e.g. with staff, agencies, communities, schools etc.) as required
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Diploma plus at least 2 years of related university education
• Minimum two years' experience working with families and their young children (ages 0 6) in a childcare or educational setting
• Knowledge of and experience in family literacy and early childhood education
• Knowledge of the early acquisition of literacy and numeracy skills
• Experience in working with various outreach and community development programs
• Strong leadership, communications, organization and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of How does learning happen document and learning through play & inquiry and Reggio Emilia Theory an asset

This is an A.P.S.S.P. union position - Rate: $40.87/hour (Inclusive of Statutory Holiday and Vacation Pay)

Who We Are

Our mission at TCDSB is to inspire learning in every way and support our students and employees. Employees who work in our corporate setting are passionate and have a strong belief in our mission and making TCDSB a leader in public education. We are:

Consistent with the TCDSB's Employment Equity policy and Multi-Year Strategic Plan, the TCDSB is strongly committed to fostering and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the stakeholders and communities we serve. As such, we especially welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to voluntarily indicate if you identify as one or more of the aforementioned communities. This information will be kept confidential.

The TCDSB is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted. We will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the TCDSB Fair Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process.

We thank all prospective applicants for showing interest in this position; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.