Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre Employment Opportunities

Reporting to the Children, Youth and Families Education Coordinator, the Literacy Educator is responsible for the implementation of the educational programs within the Literacy camp educator.

Job description:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess individual student’s academic capacities

• Design and implement individual education plans and learning corners

• Teach children academic and social development skills

• Promote a positive learning environment

• Promote positive individual and group behaviour

• Actively monitor the academic progress of the students within the program

• Intervene effectively in conflict situations

• Ensure positive interpersonal working relationships with parents, team members, volunteers and children

• Supervise, support and integrate volunteers/interns during the programs

• Efficiently complete all administrative tools and tasks assigned by Education Coordinator

• Actively participate and come prepared for supervisory meetings and staff meetings

• Ensure the equipment, material and supplies are properly used and stored

Qualifications:

• CEGEP degree in a related field or relevant experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in child animation and program planning

• Effective written and oral communication skills • Knowledge of issues facing children in marginalized communities

• Strong understanding of and ability to support child development

• Strong organization skills, ability to delegate, multi-task and manage time

• Facility with the computer

• Ability to communicate in French and English

• Must be a team-player; learning, working and communicating with other staff members is essential

Job Conditions:

• $19.00 per hour

• 3 week camp from July 29 to August 16

• Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00- 4:00 (total of 35 hours per week). Some flexibility required. There will be a training period prior to the start of Literacy Camp.

Submission deadline: July 19, 2024, 5:00pm Please send your CV, letter of intent and two references to:

Jennifer Maxwell Education Coordinator Email: jennifermaxwell@tyndalestgeorges.com

Reporting to the Education Coordinator, the Specialized Tutor is responsible for the specialized tutoring of at-risk children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assess needs of children in collaboration with Education Coordinator and the Educator

• Assist the educator in the development of individual education plans and implement them

• Assist in the development of innovative tools that will motivate children to learn

• Tutor children, especially those with special needs

• Actively monitor the academic progress of the students being tutored

• Participate in update meetings with Education Coordinator

• Complete all administrative tools needed to manage program (daily log, parent contact forms, teacher contact forms, etc)

• Speak with parents on a regular basis to update them on their child’s progress

• Develop positive interpersonal working relationships with the educator, parents, teachers, other staff members, mentors and children

Qualifications:

• CEGEP degree in a related field or relevant experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in tutoring

• Must be bilingual.

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Knowledge of issues facing children in marginalized communities

• Strong understanding of and ability to support child development

• Strong organization skills and ability to manage time

• Facility with the computer

• Must be a team-player; learning, working and communicating with other staff members is essential

Job Conditions:

• Starting at $16.00 per hour

• Hours: Mon- Wednesday 2:30-6:00 & Thursday 1:30-6:00 (total of 15 hours per week). Some flexibility required.

Submission deadline: October 13, 2023, 5:00pm

Please send your CV, letter of intent and two references to: Jennifer Maxwell Education Coordinator Email: jennifermaxwell@tyndalestgeorges.com

Reporting to the Program Director, the Early Childhood Animator is to develop, implement and evaluate programs, activities and services for young children, from birth until school age (5 years), and their parents. The Early Childhood programs and services aim to stimulate children’s cognitive, social and motor development and support parents as the primary educators of their children.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement parent-child playgroups to stimulate early childhood development and parent and child bonding; assess needs of program participants, and develop innovative approaches that empower participants.
• Animate and participate in all Early Childhood Programs; develop play-led, child-led curriculum; lead workshops for parents; prepare program materials, physical space & snacks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs on an ongoing basis and use the results to improve programs.
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program; develop positive interpersonal relationships with team members, volunteers, and partners.
• Assist with program outreach and carry out administrative duties related to job tasks; participate in special events and activities of the Centre.

Qualifications:

• College or bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• First Aid/ CPR certification
• 1 – 2 years’ experience in working with children (0 to 5 years) and families of diverse backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood development and sensitivity to the needs of young children.
• Knowledge of the Little Burgundy Community; experience working in the community is desirable.
• Well-organized with strong time-management skills.
• Must be a team-player; learning, working and communicating with other staff members is essential.
• Able to work in English or/and French; proficiency in other languages is an asset.
• Experience working in non-profit setting and/or with vulnerable communities is an asset.

Job Conditions:

• $18-20 per hour, commensurate on experience
• Part time, 24 hours a week to start with possibility to increase
• Flexible work week, will include some weekend hours
• 3 months temporary part time contract

Please send your CV and brief letter of intent by March 8, 2024 to:

Jila Guerami, Early Childhood Program Interim Director

Email: jilaguerami@tyndalestgeorges.com