Applications Open:May 11, 2026
Applications Closed:July 31, 2026
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Facilitator reports to the Supervisor, Early ON and will provide a variety of learning activities for children from 0-6. These activities will happen both on camera and on site at different locations across the region. The Program Facilitator will prepare and deliver interactive learning programs for children, their parents/caregivers, and provide support and assistance to families with all aspects within an EarlyON setting.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is helping those in our community overcome barriers to build lives.
OUR VISION
Our vision is a community where everyone has help, hope and opportunity.
OUR VALUES
We provide help, without judgement
We are accountable to one another
We treat everyone with respect
We work collaboratively together
We evolve by striving for excellence
LOCATION: Port Colborne, Welland, Pelham, Fort Erie, Crystal Beach, Lincoln, West Lincoln
Pay: $42,000
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Facilitate an early learning program focused on the physical, cognitive and social development of children between the ages of birth and six years
- Collaborate with staff, parents and children to plan and facilitate a variety of developmentally appropriate programs for families and responds to diverse cultural needs
- Listen and reflect with children, parents and peers to provide opportunities for supportive learning
- Able to organize virtual activities, and host these activities through our virtual programming using Zoom
- Awareness of the learning process and the ability to follow a child’s lead to expand learning opportunities
- Support families/caregivers by providing agency referrals and contact information in the community
- Support families in understanding the importance of interacting with their children during the program
- Attend to participants at all times during program hours
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures of Port Cares and EarlyON Best Practices
- Maintain program, participant and staff confidentiality
- Maintain a professional relationship with parents and uphold a positive image of EarlyON
- Maintain a safe, nurturing environment, conducive to child development in all areas of the program
- Cleaning, setting up and storing program toys, etc., and opening/closing and other administrative duties
- All other duties as assigned
