Career

CICS is a registered charity with a mission to empower newcomers in settling and integrating as contributing members of Canadian society through diverse, professional and innovative programs and services.  We work to enable newcomers to fully integrate, participate and contribute to all spheres of Canadian society.  Our success stems from our workforce culture bound by three core values: Compassion, Inclusion and Collaboration.

Responsibilities:

•    Develop and implement programs and procedures for Early Years Programs to ensure the facility and activities meet the needs of the children, and the health and safety requirements set by the funder;

•    Design and implement curriculum and activities that meet the needs of young children and their families; ensure quality is consistent with other CICS locations;

•    Monitor daily program activities for young children to ensure learning goals and safety is achieved to the highest standard;

•    Maintain facility and equipment and assist in housekeeping duties for the physical space;

•    Seek out and create innovative opportunities to promote CICS’s Early Years services both internally and externally;

•    Act as person-in-charge at the site and work in collaboration with other ECEs and frontline staff; applying relevant legislation to program planning and service delivery, as required;  

•    Evaluate emerging client needs and new program ideas in the context of CICS's mandate; assess strengths and capabilities in early years program development and delivery; facilitate delivery of the refined programs /services in a timely manner;

•    In collaboration with other ECEs and program staff, set long-term plans with the managers to improve effectiveness and monitor trends and changes in client demographics and needs;

•    Ensure programs and services provided are culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of newcomers and the diversity of CICS’s client-base;

·     Communicate with parents and provide updates on their children's progress in a positive, inclusive and respectful manner;

·     Facilitate the implementation of evaluation measures on program effectiveness;

·     Provide follow-up and status reports as required, e.g. program service utilization and effectiveness, as well as feedback from clients and volunteers;

•    Support the EY Program Manager to create and maintain a positive, harmonious work environment and be an effective role model by championing CICS's mission, vision and values;

•    Support the Program Manager  to resolve conflicts and supervisory issues;

•    Ensure compliance of policies, standards, guidelines, and controls; apply policies and controls fairly and consistently;

•    Maintain program statistics for purposes of evaluation and research;

•    Develop and implement measures to ensure competent handling and utilization of materials and resources, including program supplies, facilities, equipment, furniture etc., with the highest degree of integrity and diligence;

•    Adhere to day-to-day program budget management guidelines; provide early disclosure on issues/risks;

•    Coordinate purchase of program materials and supplies in accordance with budget guidelines;

•    Establish, build and maintain internal and external relationships (e.g. parents/caregivers), attend meetings as required, for partnership, collaboration, information sharing and networking;

•    Participate in cross-functional programs duties, from needs assessments, design and development, to delivery of programs;

•    Engage in meetings by preparing for and actively participating in discussions.

•    Perform other unplanned tasks or duties of a transient nature as assigned by the Program Manager and the Program Director. 

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

·       Excellent knowledge of cultural and social backgrounds of newcomer children and families, including their settlement and integration needs, both general and specific.

·       Proven abilities in curriculum planning, supervising young children, facilitating parenting workshops/programs, parents’ outreach and working with diverse cultures;

·       Demonstrated team player, experience in team building, decision-making, delegation, conflict management and problem solving;

·       Experience in resource coordination;

·   Excellent communication skills, oral and written proficiency in English; oral and written proficiency in a second language required; Cantonese and Mandarin. 

· Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to operate effectively within the organization and externally through interaction/connection/communication. This includes but is not limited to procedural instructions and community bulletins, etc.

·       Knowledge of information gathering tools and techniques and the ability to gather and analyze information in order to derive conclusions;

·       Ability to manage time and meet deadlines;

·       Ability to focus on detailed planning, information analysis and report preparation;

·       Proficient in Microsoft Office, Zoom, email and internet;

Education

·       A minimum of a two year early childhood education diploma from a recognized academic institution; university degree an asset;

·       Professional Certification – must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario;  

·       Certification in facilitating parenting programs an asset;

·       Knowledge of behavior management theory, strategies and techniques;

·       Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act

Experience

·       Minimum of two years of relevant experience, preferably in a structure child care facility, performing a comparable role.

·       Experience and knowledge working in a formal setting with children between 0-6 years.

Other Requirements

·       Current First Aid and CPR certification

·       Current health assessment including immunization and documentation of negative test result for Tuberculosis, to be maintained on an ongoing basis as required by Public Health.

·       Current Criminal Reference Check with a negative result in the Vulnerable Sector Screening, or annual declaration (for current staff);

Working Conditions and Effort

·       The work of this position is mostly performed in a classroom setting and outdoor playground, as well as work in a typical office environment, at times;

·       The work requires the ability to exert moderate physical effort, typically involving:

§  Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of objects such as furniture, equipment, materials, toys;

§  Lifting and carrying children; 

§  Some combination of bending, kneeling, reaching and crouching;

·       The position incumbent is required to be able to perform logical thinking, checking and analyzing data, including on a computer; as well as researching and compiling information logically.

 Resumes and cover letters are to be sent to CICS by email: hr@cicscanada.com by 5:00 pm July 29, 2022.

Application should quote # Job #26-22 / Early Childhood Educator and address the covering letter to:

Hiring Committee

Centre for Immigrant and Community Services (CICS)

2330 Midland Avenue,

 Toronto, ON

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