QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA in a relevant field or ECE License to practice preferred.
• Knowledge of child growth and development from birth – 6 years.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Criminal Record Check required.
• Current First Aid and Crisis Intervention certification.
• Use of a vehicle is required.
  Apply in confidence by end of day Sunday September 21, 2025 to:
  Cristina Tullao, HR Coordinator for Recruitment and Training
  Email: hr@purposesociety.or

THE LOWER MAINLAND PURPOSE SOCIETY FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES

Position: PLANS and EME Co-Facilitator
Hours per week: 12 hours/week based on need
Wage: Reflective of education and experience
Reports To: ECD Team Leader
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate facilitator to deliver two well-established family programs: EME (English Made Easy) and PLANS (Physical Literacy, Arts, Nature, and Science).
EME supports English language development with families, while PLANS is, a seasonal outdoor program (fall and spring), that builds children’s independence, confidence, and resilience through creative group experiences- rain or shine. This combined role offers a unique opportunity to support local and newcomer families by fostering parenting confidence, strengthening community connections, and supporting language learning in a warm, relationship-based environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provide outreach services to promote program and recruit participants.
• Engage within divergent perspectives including newcomers, immigrant, refugees, Indigenous peoples and Canadian born with understanding and sensitivity.
• Teach English as a second language to adults and children.
• Create, promote, and deliver quality cultural programming for parents/caregivers.
• Plan and implement lessons and play activities for children aged birth – 5/6 years of age.
• Create a positive and supportive play/learning environment.
• Shop and provide nutritious snacks for the children.
• Connect and foster relationships with Professionals in the community.
• Utilize the Penelope Case Management Software to capture client data.
• Contribute evaluation and reporting data collection to Team Leader.
• Work on and off-site as programming dictates (PLANS involves moderate physical activity in outdoor settings, fall and spring).
• Participate in workshops and professional trainings.
• Perform other related duties as required.