Strong Start Outreach Coordinator in Sooke

8 HOURS PER MONTH, TWO DAYS Tuesday afternoons (12 4 PM)

QUALIFICATIONS AS PER JOB DESCRIPTION.

DUTIES TO COMMENCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

• Diploma or Certificate in Early Childhood Education, including ECE BC Certificate to Practice
• Child Safe First Aid Certificate
• Criminal Record Check, prior to hiring
• Preferred candidate will have:
  • Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture
  • Sensitivity to issues facing Indigenous communities
  • Successful experience working with Indigenous families
  • Ability to work effectively with a variety of parents/caregivers, children, volunteers, professionals and community members
  • Experience in a variety of Early Childhood Education settings, working with diverse populations
• Good organization and planning skills

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strives for Personal Excellence: is mindful, remains calm and responds thoughtfully; takes pride in work; possesses strong attention to detail; takes initiative and proactively plans, prioritizes and organizes work; follows the Districts Code of Conduct and values; follows through on commitments and takes responsibility for actions.
• Practices a Growth Mindset: demonstrates a positive outlook towards learning and is committed to ongoing development to expand skill set; stays current; reflects on self to continually learn and improve; remains positive; demonstrates adaptability and is willing and able to adjust to changes.
• Thinks Critically and Creatively: a sks questions for better understanding; uses a solution-based approach to analyze relevant facts, evidence and data to determine specific issues and inform ways forward; thinks outside of the box; looks for opportunities to continuously improve.
• Effectively Communicates and Collaborates: clearly articulates thoughts and ideas and shares timely and relevant information openly, honestly and respectfully using oral, written and visual formats; a ctively listens and respond appropriately; seeks opportunities to gain input and is open minded to the ideas and point of views of others.
• Builds Relationships and Fosters Interconnectedness: actively shows courtesy and respect to all, proactively builds healthy and trusting relationships with all; contributes to a positive working environment; supports a welcoming and safe environment that values and appreciates differences and is reflective of everyone.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver a program that promotes the following areas of childrens development: physical health and well-being, social and emotional development, language and cognitive development and the communication skills of infant/toddler and preschool-aged children.
• Ensure the programs and activities are developed and maintained in response to the BC Early Learning Framework.
• Offer family-friendly environments for parents/caregivers and opportunities for parents/caregivers to make connections.
• Provide opportunities for parents/caregivers to observe and practice activities to support early learning.
• Collaborate with the remote community to develop a program that meets their unique needs.
• Attend meetings and professional learning that pertain to StrongStart, as required.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with community partners and service providers.
• Promote the StrongStart Program, as required.
• Take attendance in MyEd when the program is in session.
• Purchase supplies and food/snacks.
• Prepare food/snacks for program.

Service Delivery

• Plan and facilitate the delivery of the StrongStart Program
• Set up and take down, as necessary, program materials and equipment
• Provide current early learning information to parents/caregivers
• Respond to parent/caregiver requests for information and resources
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters relating to children and parents/caregivers except where the law requires disclosure
• Respect parent/caregiver and cultural values, goals and expectations
• Promote, support and facilitate parent/caregiver/child relationships