StrongStart Facilitator (On Call)

School District #23 (Central Okanagan); Kelowna; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Okanagan Public Schools is seeking an on-call Strong Start Facilitator to support early learning programs. The role involves coordinating with parents, children, professionals and mentors, maintaining records and budgeting for parent participation initiatives.

Flexibility in hours and the ability to address challenging behaviours are required. Applicants should have Grade 12 and a diploma in Early Childhood Education, plus a Class 5 Driver's Licence and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups.
• Computer literacy and internet familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with parents, children, professionals and community mentors.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Be flexible with work hours.
• Create, plan, implement and budget for parent participation early learning program.
• Deal with challenging behaviour issues.
• Attend all early learning professional development activities.
• Possess knowledge and experience with computers and the internet.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Early Childhood Education diploma

Job description

It is acknowledged that Central Okanagan Public Schools operates within the unceded, Traditional Territory of the Okanagan syilx peoples. The School District enrolls over 25,000 students (including approximately 3,200 students who self-identify as having First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit ancestry from Canada). Central Okanagan Public Schools is located in the Central Okanagan encompassing the communities of Peachland, West Kelowna, Kelowna, and Lake Country. There are a total of 50 school sites with 32 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle schools, 5 Secondary Schools, 3 Learning Centres, an Alternate Education School, and an Online Learning School (6-12). Central Okanagan Public Schools has an excellent reputation of providing outstanding, student-centered programs in a diverse and inclusive environment as well as offering a wide range of educational opportunities for students and staff. We believe equity empowers each learner to thrive, holistically.

Strong Start Facilitator(0875) - On Call

Central Okanagan Public Schools is a progressive leader in education where students learn in a safe, inclusive, equitable, and inspirational learning environment and develop the attributes and competencies to flourish in a global community. We create an environment where everyone feels safe, welcome, valued, and empowered to do their best.

The Strong Start Facilitator will:

• work effectively with a variety of parents, children, professionalsand community mentors;
• maintain accurate records;
• be flexible with work hours;
• create, plan, implement and budget for parent participation early learning program;
• be required to deal with challenging behaviour issues;
• attend all early learning professional development activities;
• have strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills;
• possess knowledge and experience with computers and the internet;

Applicants Must:

• have completed Grade 12 (Senior Secondary School Graduation);
• possess a valid certificate, preferably a diploma, in Early Childhood Education;
• possess a Class 5 Driver's Licence;
• possess or be willing to obtain a valid First Aid Certificate;
• possess or be willing to obtain a valid Food Safe Certification;

The wage for this position is $30.89/hour

PLEASE NOTE: This is an ongoing posting. Ongoing postings are not indicative of an immediate vacancy. This allows you to apply to this specific posting for future consideration

TheCentralOkanagan Public Schoolsthankstoall applicants fortheirinterest;however,only thoseselected for interviewswillbe contacted.