Diverse Needs Facilitator

LOCATION: Chıldınü Oxford – 871 Dundas St. Woodstock, ON
CONTRACT TERM: October 2024 – August 2025 (potential for continuation)
HOURS: 35 hours per week
RATE OF PAY: $26.62/hour to start, with increase after successful probationary period

ABOUT GOOD BEGINNINGS & CHILDINÜ OXFORD
Good Beginnings is a non-profit child care organization that was established in 1986, and has offered Special Needs Resourcing Services in Oxford County since 1987. In 2018, Good Beginnings became Oxford County’s service provider for Special Needs Resourcing, named Chıldınü Oxford. Chıldınü Oxford provides support to families with children with diverse needs, up to age twelve; throughout Oxford County’s Licensed Early Learning Programs (Licensed Child Care Centres; Licensed Home Child Care Program; Licensed Nursery Schools/Preschools; Licensed School Age Programs; Licensed School Age Camps; as well as, authorized Recreation Programs and EarlyON Child and Family Centres).

POSITION SUMMARY
The Diverse Needs Facilitator provides support and resources to licensed child care and community programs throughout Oxford County. This individual works directly with Educators in a unique and collaborative manner that supports an inclusive child centered approach. These supports are provided through an “Equity Lens” that is reflective of the diverse needs of children and families within our communities. Access to reliable transportation is required for efficient travel within the community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (detailed job description will be provided at interview)
• Providing short term intensive support to strengthen the needs of the early learning environment
• Build upon community expertise and professional learning to strengthen supports for children, families and early learning professionals
• Providing coaching, role modeling, and mentorship to early learning environments
• Collaborating with Resource Consultants and Early Learning Operators
• Thorough working knowledge of inclusive early learning environments
• Adhering to all policies and procedures
• Demonstrate proficiency in word processing and electronic data management systems
• Efficient time management skills, including maintaining your own schedule and competing priorities
• Familiarity with the following curriculum/resources:
o How Does Learning Happen? Ontario’s Pedagogy for the Early Years
o Child Care and Early Years Act
o Emergent Curriculum; Play Based Learning; Universal Design for Learning
 

We are seeking to fill this position with a passionate and engaged individual. The successful candidate will be required to possess the following qualifications:
• Degree or diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Current Member in good standing with College of Early Childhood Educators
• University Degree or College Diploma/Certificate specializing in children’s behavioral studies, or Resource Consulting would be considered a strong asset
• Minimum of three years of experience working with children 0-12 years of age with diverse needs, families, and community in early learning settings