INTERNAL POSTING No. 25-007E

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