Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre Employment Opportunities

Under the supervision of the Camp Director and Coordinator, the Day Camp Counsellor develops and implements daily socio-recreational activities during the summer Day Camp while ensuring the social enrichment and safety of the program participants. They promote an environment conducive to teamwork.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and animate socio-recreation activities

• Record daily attendance

• Teach children social development skills

• Promote positive individual and group behaviour

• Intervene effectively in conflict situations

• Integrate volunteers and interns during activities

• Develop and maintain relationships with children, parents, staff and volunteers

• Complete all administrative tasks assigned by the Program Director

• Participate in supervisory/staff meetings and staff orientation

• Manage equipment and material

• Assist Camp Coordinators in completing incident/accident reports

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate in French and English (spoken & written)

• CEGEP in a related field or relevant experience

• Minimum of 1 year experience in child animation and program planning

• Experience working with ethno-cultural communities an asset

• Strong understanding of and ability to support child development

• Strong organization skills, ability to delegate, multi-tasking, time management and computer skills

• CPR & First-Aid certification considered an asset (training may be provided)

Job Conditions:

• Duration of contract: 6 weeks (June 17 to July 26)

• Terms of Employment: Full-time contract, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday; schedules will vary from 9:00am to 5:30pm for a 7-hour shift).

• Salary: $18 per hour (salary range available based on experience)

Submission deadline: May 15, 2024, 5:00pm. Interviews will be done until all positions have been filled. Candidates who apply earlier will be interviewed by priority.

Please send your CV, letter of intent and two references to: stevenvalin@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

The Counselor in Training (CIT) supports the Day Camp Counselors while developing their skills and gaining increased responsibility throughout the program. Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Director and Coordinator with the guidance of the Counselors, the CIT assists in developing and implementing daily socio-recreational activities during the Summer Day Camp while ensuring the social enrichment and safety of the program participants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Support Day Camp Counselors

·       Plan and animate socio-recreation activities

·       Record daily attendance

·       Teach children social development skills

·       Promote positive individual and group behaviour

·       Intervene effectively in conflict situations

·       Develop and maintain relationships with children, parents, staff and volunteers

·       Complete all administrative tasks assigned by Camp Coordinator  

·       Participate in supervisory/staff meetings and staff orientation

·       Assist Camp Coordinators in completing incident/accident reports

Qualifications:

·     Ability to communicate in French and English (spoken & written)

·     CIT training certificate and/or experience in child animation and program planning

·     Volunteer experience working with children an asset

·     Experience working with ethno-cultural communities an asset

·     Strong understanding of and ability to support child development

·     Strong organization skills, ability to collaborate, multi-tasking, time management and willingness to learn

·     CPR & First-Aid certification considered an asset (training provided)

Job Conditions:

·       Duration of contract: 6 weeks (June 17 to July 26)

·       Terms of Employment: Full-time contract, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm)

·       Salary: $15.75 / hour

·       Application deadline: May 15^th 2024. Please send your CV, letter of intent and two references to: stevenvalin@tyndalestgeorges.com. Interviews will be done until all positions have been filled. Candidates who apply earlier will be interviewed by priority.

We are seeking individuals who have a passion for working with youth and want to make a difference in their community. We offer an opportunity to support your professional development so you can learn and invest in your personal growth and skills.

Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce

inclusive of the diverse population it serves.

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 

The Early Childhood & Families Program Director will oversee the management and development of programs and services designed to meet the needs of families with young children, from birth until school age (5 years). She/He will provide leadership and work collaboratively with a dynamic team involved in a range of projects and programs within this Department. The Director will facilitate programs and provide parents with one-on-one support. She/He will ensure the department’s activities and programs are provided in a manner that ensures safety and security to all individuals. She/He will work as part of a management team under the supervision of the Executive Director in support of the wider mission of Tyndale St- Georges Community Center while acting in accordance with policies and strategies put forth by the Board of Directors.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Program Design and Development

Assess development and support needs of clients and potential service users. Plan, design, implement, facilitate and evaluate all programs, activities and services pertaining to the Department. Research trends, tools and programs to promote effective Early Childhood education and consider the potential for implementing these in the Department.

Community Outreach

Collaborate with local organizations and partners in the delivery and development of programs and services. Maintain professional and mutually beneficial working relationships with community partners. Create an outreach strategy to satisfy programing needs.

Team Management

Ensure pertinent quality recruitment, intervention, support, and training for department personnel; provide on-the-job training and support for volunteers; actively participate in management team meetings and endeavours; provide inspirational leadership to the team. Participate in fundraising event and initiatives.

Administration

Help to plan and manage a budget ensuring monthly tracking and timely reporting of expenditures. In collaboration with the Executive Director, develop an annual workplan that ensures that all our obligations concerning funding requirements, protocols and agreements with funding and community partners are respected; Complete all administrative tasks associated with programs and personnel including compiling statistics, writing reports, maintaining budgets and creating departmental policies. Research and write applications for funding. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and use the results to improve programs.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field of study
• Experience in community organizational development with managerial experience
• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously and as part of a collegial team
• Excellent knowledge in program planning and implementation
• Excellent personnel management skills and experience
• Excellent knowledge and sensitivity towards issues concerning diverse ethno—cultural backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written skills – Bilingual English and French
• Computer proficiency

Job Conditions:

• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Group health insurance and pension plan after probationary period
• Monday through Friday (30 hours). Some flexibility required

Please send your CV and letter of intention to the attn. of: Shauna Joyce, Executive Director 

Email: shaunajoyce@tyndalestgeorges.com

Submission deadline: February 29th, 2024

Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce inclusive of the diverse population it serves.