Early Years Facilitator - Children & Family Services

at  WESLEY

ARE YOU THE ONE WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Early Years Facilitator who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment; to our clients, families, and each other.
The Early Years Facilitator is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of services, which operate at an EarlyON Child and Family Centre.
Work location may vary in Hamilton. Based on Enrollment and Operational needs, your work can be assigned to any program that falls under the Children and Family Services Department.
This position is a unionized, full-time, permanent position. The rate of pay is $22.89 per hour. There are 2 positions available. Rotating shift within operating hours from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday. Hours per week are 40.

• Plan, develop, and implement services and programs for children and adults attending the Wesley EarlyON Child and Family Centre. Ensuring that program statistics stay within annual targets.
• Assist families in registering for a KeyON account and accessing registration for programs.
• Provide current and relevant information to parents/caregivers about services in the community and at Wesley that may address their needs and make appropriate referrals as required.
• Welcome, support and interact with program participants, remembering to be sensitive to all families including those culturally diverse, LGBTQ+, young parents, etc.
• Ensure the Wesley EarlyON Child and Family Centre’s compliance with all legal requirements including reporting serious occurrences through the proper reporting procedure.
• Ensure programming is based on the Ministry of Education’s pedagogy, “How Does Learning Happen?”
• Prepare and maintain a child-friendly environment, and ensure all program participants are supervised.
• Facilitate workshops at Wesley EarlyON Child and Family Centres as required.
• Participate and contribute to team meetings and staff development opportunities and keep abreast of current early learning and care trends to maintain high-quality service.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the programs and Wesley.