Strong Start Outreach Coordinator

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education; Port Renfrew; On-site; CAD 18,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education is seeking a Strong Start Outreach Coordinator for Port Renfrew Elementary School. The role covers a small, monthly schedule (8 hours per month, two Tue afternoons 12-4).

The candidate will deliver the StrongStart Program, connect families and caregivers, and collaborate with Indigenous communities to adapt activities to local needs. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Certificate in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or equivalent.
• Child Safe First Aid Certificate.
• Criminal Record Check required prior to hiring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a program promoting physical health, social-emotional, language and cognitive development in children.
• Align activities with BC Early Learning Framework.
• Offer family-friendly environments and opportunities for caregiver connections.
• Provide opportunities for observation and practice of activities by caregivers.
• Collaborate with remote community to meet unique local needs.
• Attend StrongStart-related meetings and professional learning as required.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and service providers.
• Promote the StrongStart Program as needed.
• Record attendance in MyEd when the program runs.
• Purchase supplies and food/snacks; prepare snacks when needed.
• Plan and facilitate delivery of the StrongStart Program; manage setup and tidy down.

Skills

Personal Excellence

Growth Mindset

Critical Thinking

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

ECE Diploma/Certificate

Child Safe First Aid

Criminal Record Check

Job description

STRONG START OUTREACH COORDINATOR

ONE POSITION FOR PORT RENFREW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

8 HOURS PER MONTH, TWO DAYS - Tuesday afternoons (12 - 4 PM)

QUALIFICATIONS AS PER JOB DESCRIPTION.

DUTIES TO COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

1. Diploma or Certificate in Early Childhood Education, including ECE BC Certificate to Practice
2. Child Safe First Aid Certificate
3. Criminal Record Check, prior to hiring

Preferred candidate will have:

• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture
• Sensitivity to issues facing Indigenous communities
• Successful experience working with Indigenous families
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents/caregivers, children, volunteers, professionals and community members
• Experience in a variety of Early Childhood Education settings, working with diverse populations
• Good organization and planning skills

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strives for Personal Excellence: is mindful, remains calm and responds thoughtfully; takes pride in work; possesses strong attention to detail; takes initiative and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes work; follows the District’s Code of Conduct and values; follows through on commitments and takes responsibility for actions.
• Practices a Growth Mindset: demonstrates a positive outlook towards learning and is committed to ongoing development to expand skill set; stays current; reflects on self to continually learn and improve; remains positive; demonstrates adaptability and is willing and able to adjust to changes.
• Thinks Critically and Creatively: asks questions for better understanding; uses a solution-based approach to analyze relevant facts, evidence and data to determine specific issues and inform ways forward; thinks outside of the box; looks for opportunities to continuously improve.
• Effectively Communicates and Collaborates: clearly articulates thoughts and ideas and shares timely and relevant information openly, honestly and respectfully using oral, written and visual formats; actively listens and respond appropriately; seeks opportunities to gain input and is open minded to the ideas and point of views of others.
• Builds Relationships and Fosters Interconnectedness: actively shows courtesy and respect to all, proactively builds healthy and trusting relationships with all; contributes to a positive working environment; supports a welcoming and safe environment that values and appreciates differences and is reflective of everyone.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Deliver a program that promotes the following areas of children’s development: physical health and well-being, social and emotional development, language and cognitive development and the communication skills of infant/toddler and preschool-aged children.

2. Ensure the programs and activities are developed and maintained in response to the BC Early Learning Framework.

3. Offer family-friendly environments for parents/caregivers and opportunities for parents/caregivers to make connections.

4. Provide opportunities for parents/caregivers to observe and practice activities to support early learning.

5. Collaborate with the remote community to develop a program that meets their unique needs.

6. Attend meetings and professional learning that pertain to StrongStart, as required.

7. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners and service providers.

8. Promote the StrongStart Program, as required.

9. Take attendance in MyEd when the program is in session.

10. Purchase supplies and food/snacks.

11. Prepare food/snacks for program.

Service Delivery

• Plan and facilitate the delivery of the StrongStart Program
• Set up and take down, as necessary, program materials and equipment
• Provide current early learning information to parents/caregivers
• Respond to parent/caregiver requests for information and resources
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to children and parents/caregivers except where the law requires disclosure
• Respect parent/caregiver and cultural values, goals and expectations
• Promote, support and facilitate parent/caregiver/child relationships
• Build on existing strengths