Francophone/Indigenous Program Facilitator, EarlyON Program - Keepers of the Circle (New Liskeard or Kirkland Lake)

Job type: Contract - Full Time
Work Hours/ Week: 35 hours/week (Including Evening and Weekends)
Hourly Wage (range): $31.00
Available: Immediately
Reports to: Program Manager

Position Profile:
As part of the EarlyON team, the Indigenous Program Facilitator is responsible for creating learning environments that reflect Indigenous culture, effective practices; facilitating developmentally responsive and interactive programs with parents/caregivers and their children up to the age of 6 years and providing relevant information and referrals to Francophone families.

WHAT THIS POSITION HAS TO OFFER:
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to make an impact and gain unique work experience by:

• Interacting with Francophone children and their parents/caregivers during play and inquiry-based learning
• Facilitating age specific programs and special events for the francophone families
• Assist in the development and preparation of program materials, activities and meals, including helping to develop meal plans for dinner programs.
• Engaging francophone parents/caregivers in discussions regarding their child’s development and learning
• Facilitating Programs in centre, outdoors and virtually while keeping in line with health and safety guidelines
• Supporting francophone families/caregivers by providing agency referrals and contact information
• Working with partners to enhance services to francophone families and promote programs
• Setting up environments/programs to reflect Indigenous culture, effective practices, and are inclusive, accessible, appropriate and safe
• Conducting administrative duties including: welcoming families for each visit and maintaining program attendance records, conducting orientations with new families; providing and documenting referrals; data entry of participants and outreach efforts; responding to voicemail and e-mail messages
• Attending staff meetings and professional learning opportunities

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
The successful candidate will have:

• Knowledge of the Indigenous culture, traditions, and practices
• Ability to effectively communicate in both French and English
• Minimal 1-year experience working directly with families and children (from birth-6 years)
• Skilled at collaboration with program partners
• Follow in-centre Health and Safety regulations in all work environments
• Follow all policies and procedures in all work environments
• Ability to work flexible hours and act independently
• Proficient computer skills
• Ability to be reliable, flexible, professional, and positive
• Ability to effectively manage time to meet program deliverables
• Acceptable Criminal Reference Check/vulnerable sector check
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License, and a safe driving record and access to independent transportation
• Willing to travel within the district of Temiskaming to provide programing

HOW TO APPLY:

Thank you for your interest. Please apply by sending your resume and cover letter to hr@keepersofthecircle.com

Job Posting Expires: March 31, 2023