Internal/External Posting
Position Title: Inclusion Coordinator
Classification: Non-Union, Childcare
Type of Position: Full Time
Conditions of Work: On-Site
Inclusion Coordinator: 35 hours per week Full Time position. This is a Full-Time, On-Site position.
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House grows a welcoming and inclusive community in the vibrant Hastings-Sunrise and Grandview-Woodland neighbourhoods of East Vancouver, Located on the traditional, unceded and occupied territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səlílw̓ətaʔ/Selilwitulh (TsleilWaututh), and xʷməθkwəyə̓ m (Musqueam) Nations.
We are seeking an Inclusion Coordinator to join Kiwassa. The Inclusion Coordinator supports Kiwassa’s vision to grow a welcoming and inclusive community through planning and providing resources for educators, and supports care for participants in a multicultural, inclusive child care program. They will be responsible for supporting educators to provide: developmentally appropriate activity planning for a groups of children up to age 12, direct supervision and evaluation of children and communication with families and educators.

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE

• Early Childhood Education Certificate
• Post-basic Infant/Toddler and Special Needs certificates or training an asset
• Knowledge and demonstrated skill in trauma-informed and cultural competence practices
• Current First Aid Certificate

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one (1) year’s experience supervising, coaching or consulting with ECEs
• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in various childcare settings
• Experience working with partner organizations and families when planning for children with additional needs
• Demonstrated ability to work with, support and relate to children and their caregivers
• Demonstrated ability to conduct development needs assessment, create training materials, facilitate and evaluate skill development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational abilities including planning, and task facilitation
• An innovative and creative mindset and learning orientation, continually looking for opportunities to improve and enhance
• Collaborative and solution-oriented
• Demonstrated passion, compassion and commitment for the mission of Kiwassa

• Works with partnering organizations and individual educators to establish care plans for children with additional needs
• Provides resources and supports to childcare centre employees to assist in developing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all children
• Observes and follows up with educators and partnering organizations regarding goal plans for individuals
• Provides support to childcare centres during coordinators absences and for escalated situations
• Provides one-on-one development and supports childcare centres as required
• Plans and implements activities and experiences for ECE professional development in collaboration with ECPN
• Facilitates workshops, professional development days, and assists Childcare Director & People and Culture, HR Manager with updates and maintenance of Childcare Policies
• Creates opportunities for staff to share and learn from each other
• Works with coordinators and educators to ensure best practices are followed when planning to meet children’s early learning needs
• Coaches and inspires educators to provide the best possible outcomes for children
• Ensures safety and wellbeing of children participating in programs
• Provides updates and reporting as required
• Maintains an operationally appropriate list of ECE substitutes and supports with hiring
• Supports Educators in finding appropriate coverage, and supports in programs as needed
• Supports with dispatching coverage as needed
• Establishes partnering relationships with post-secondary institutes
• Provides onboarding and training to new substitute hires
• Maintains documentation of recruitment activities and new hires
• Other duties, as assigned