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• Work with children ages 3-4 in whole groups, small groups and individually;
• Attend an orientation meeting at the program site(s) you will be instructing at;
• Develop and nurture positive relationships with the children in the program, their parents/guardians, the Instructing team, and Program Partner(s);
• Ensure that all Health and Safety procedures and policies are followed, including documentation (e.g., Incident/Accident Reporting Form);
• Keep accurate and up to date program records and support the Lead Instructor in maintaining administrative binders for each site, including all required paperwork for each child;

• Commit to following the prescribed Get Ready for School program teaching system and model best practices as outlined in the program manual and as requested by the Program Co-ordinator or Senior Program personnel;
• Work collaboratively with the Program team including the team of Instructors and Program Co-ordinators to facilitate the program at the site(s) and seek assistance when required;
• Support the Lead Instructor in implementing the program including snack time, circle time, play time and small group instruction time; and
• Represent Strong Start in a professional manner at all times.

Administration, Organization and Materials

• Complete and submit biweekly electronic timecard;
• There may be times that you are required to perform some administrative duties outside of the regular in-person class responsibilities. When working on these tasks, you must follow Strong Start’s policies and procedures; Use personal computer and Wi-Fi in private setting to perform administrative tasks and attend program meetings throughout the 6-month program
• Keep administrative and program materials in your home for the duration of the program, taking full responsibility for them while in your possession, if needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of one-year experience working with children in either an educational or formal program setting;
• Gifted in encouraging and supporting young children including children with exceptional needs;
• Experience working with diverse populations including those from low-income settings and be sensitive to their needs;
• Proven organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Strong interpersonal and cooperation skills; a team player;
• Experience or willingness to lead peers;
• Experience working in a non-profit setting an asset;
• Ability to lift a program bin of material, approximately 25 pounds;
• Ability to sit on the floor for up to 50 minutes;
• Access to a computer and secure Wi-Fi to allow for work from home; and
• Experience with Zoom, Microsoft Teams or other similar virtual platforms is an asset.

• Trained in Standard First Aid and CPR-C;
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & Ontario Human Rights Commission training certificate;
• Workplace Health and Safety Awareness for Workers certificate;
• WMHIS certificate;
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Check or Declaration signed if you have worked for Strong Start within the past 12 months; and
• Attend required Get Ready for School training sessions, approximately 10 hours.

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For any questions about the position, contact the Hiring Manager, Kirsten Carr at: kcarr@strongstart.ca or 519-743-9578 x.114

Hours are Tuesday and Friday from 8:30am to 11:30am – January 16 to June 20, 2024

Training session on December 18 from 9:00am to 12:00pm (paid)