Inclusion Programmer

Required Experience:

Education and Knowledge

• Early Childhood Education Certificate 
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Proven abilities and experience in team leadership and staff/volunteer supervision, with a minimum of five years’ experience supervising in a team environment
• Three years’ recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Training and Experience

• Proven ability to work effectively with diverse populations and community partners
• Knowledge of community resources
• Building operations/facility management experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, CRM and database management
• Excellent communication, writing, planning, computer skills and problem solving abilities
• Applicants must be 19 years or older on their first day of employment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 care plans
• Provides one-on-one development and support as required
• Plans and implements activities and experiences for ECE professional development
• 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
• Interviews, selects and performs the appropriate and required checks
• Other duties, as assigned

Salary & Benefits:

• Compensation: $26.74 - $27.95/hourly 
• Extended Health and Dental Plan
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Generous vacation plus personal days
• Life-insurance, paid sick days and, if needed, long-term disability

Additional Notes:

There are two positions, one full time and one part time position. Please indicate in your cover letter which is your preference.

We strongly encourage applications from and prioritize from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including folks with disabilities, Indigenous people, racialized people and 2SLGBTQIA+ folks.  We encourage, though don’t require, folks of these identities to indicate this on their cover letter.