 About Us The Healing of the Seven Generations is honoured to introduce Ga'nigǫhi:yo Indigenous Child Care and Family Centre, which is rooted in the principles of community, cultural respect, and a holistic approach to education and well-being. We are committed to creating a warm, inclusive environment that celebrates and honours Indigenous culture, language, and traditions. Our center is a safe and nurturing space where children can explore, learn, and grow in connection with their community, the land, and the teachings of Indigenous culture. We believe in fostering strong, meaningful relationships with children, families, and the community as we inspire lifelong learners. Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Assistants to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about nurturing young minds and hearts, supporting children’s development through exploration, inquiry, and play. In alignment with How Does Learning Happen? our RECEs focus on the four foundations—Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, and Expression—to ensure that each child feels safe, supported, and valued. In this role, you will work closely with RECEs, our Cultural Facilitator and Indigenous Languages Educator to create culturally rich learning experiences that celebrate and incorporate Indigenous knowledge, values, and language. These team members will support both children and educators by guiding the integration of cultural teachings into everyday learning and providing ongoing opportunities for professional learning and personal growth. As part of our family, together we will contribute to the larger community by nurturing meaningful connections with the children, their families, and the broader community we serve. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: • Create a Caring Environment: Provide a nurturing and respectful space where children feel loved, supported, and accepted. Foster a sense of Belonging by building trusting relationships with children and their families. Embodying the 7 grandfather teachings in a good way to model for children. • Support Holistic Development: Plan and implement engaging experiences that support children through the good life cycle from birth to age seven. Promote children’s development through the seven stages of the life cycle of development and traditional milestones. Collaborate with the Pedagogical Lead Consultant to align activities with best practices in early childhood development $22.00 to $27.75 / hour • Encourage Self-Expression: Create opportunities for children to express themselves through a variety of media, honouring their voices and perspectives. Utilize culturally relevant storytelling, art, and music to support children’s self-identity and sense of community. • Collaborate with Cultural Facilitators and Language Educators and other professionals: Work closely with the Cultural Facilitator and Indigenous Language Educator to design and implement learning experiences that honour Indigenous traditions, language, and values. Partner with the Pedagogical Lead Consultant to integrate these cultural elements with inquiry-based and play-centered practices. • Observe, Document, and Reflect: Use observation and documentation to understand each child’s unique development, interests, and needs. Reflect on these observations to adapt the learning environment and activities to support children’s growth. • Engage with Families and Community: Communicate openly and positively with families, building partnerships that respect each family’s culture, values, and experiences. Participate in center-wide events, gatherings, and cultural celebrations. • Dedicated to continuously enhancing program quality: actively engaging and participating in the Early Years Engage Continuous Quality Improvement process through the Region of Waterloo and other initiatives. Work with the Pedagogical Lead Consultant to implement quality improvement strategies and professional development goals. • Other duties as required: Fulfill additional responsibilities as needed to support the center’s goals and operations. Education, Qualifications and Skills: • Experience working in early childhood settings, with an understanding of child development and pedagogy and or willingness to learn. • Knowledge of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and values, or a willingness to learn and engage respectfully. • A compassionate, patient, and positive attitude, with a commitment to fostering a caring and inclusive environment. • Ability to create a learning environment that promotes Belonging, Well-Being, Engagement, and Expression working collaboratively with team members. • Ability to communicate clearly and work as a supportive team member •Experience with early childhood care or education, with knowledge of Indigenous culture and values. •Current police check/vulnerable sector, First Aid & CPR Level C. •Immunizations required according to the Medical Officer of Health Working Conditions · Occasional participation in community events or family engagement activities. · Monthly staff meetings, planning time and opportunities to connect with team educators · Opportunities for paid professional development · Team cultural enrichment learning opportunities Ga'nigǫhi:yo Indigenous Child Care and Family Centre values diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and welcomes all applicants from all backgrounds. However, as an Indigenous-led organization committed to serving our community, preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Please submit your cover letter and resume to [email protected] Applicants are encouraged to self identify as Indigenous if they wish to be considered under this preference. | Part Time and Full Time Positions Wage: $22.00 to $27.75 |
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 LOCATION: Chıldınü Oxford – 871 Dundas St. Woodstock START DATE: October 2024 HOURS: 35 hours per week RATE OF PAY: $27.24 per hour during probationary period (increase upon completion of 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 Service 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). WE OFFER Positive and Impactful Work Environments ● Health and Dental Benefits ● Competitive Wages and Incremental Increases ● Paid Vacation Days ● Paid Personal Emergency Days ● Discount Programs ● Professional Learning & Career Development We are seeking to fill this position with a reliable, friendly, energetic and engaged individual. The successful candidate will be required to possess the following qualifications:
POSITION SUMMARY Resource Consultants provide information, support and consultation services to families and early learning programs throughout Oxford County in a collaborative and flexible manner that supports the principles of inclusion and a family-centered approach. These supports are provided through an “Equity Lens” that is reflective of the diverse needs of children and families within our communities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
2. Child Care and Early Years Act 3. Emergent Curriculum; Play Based Learning; Universal Design for Learning Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Julia Daly, Human Resources Coordinator [email protected] Although we thank all applicants for their interest in our organization, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Good Beginnings is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.  Job Title: Family Violence Prevention Program Coordinator Position Type: Part-Time in-person 20 hours/week (20 paid hours) Reports to: Executive Director Wilmot Family Resource Centre (WFRC), a charitable, multi-service organization, requires a part-time Family Violence Prevention Program Coordinator (20 hours per week) at their New Hamburg location. POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Executive Director, the FVPP Coordinator will be responsible for providing programs, services, and support to women* and their children in the rural community who are experiencing or have experienced a range of abuse and violence in their relationships. The FVPP Coordinator will provide risk and safety management, individual and group psychoeducational support based on identified client needs towards increased safety, empowerment, mental wellness and healthy relationships. They will refer clients seeking trauma-informed therapeutic support to the FVPP Counsellor on staff at the agency or externally as appropriate. On occasion, they may accompany clients to legal processes and advocate for clients as appropriate with service providers and agencies in the region. As the FVPP aims to contribute to the work of prevention of gender-based violence and relationship abuse, they will also occasionally facilitate public outreach and education opportunities. *Women refers to cis and transgender women The FVPP Coordinator will work collaboratively with the FVPP Counsellor, agency staff, and the community to identify needs of women and their children and develop potential partnerships with other agencies to offer programming to complement existing services. They will also build rapport with clients, secure trust and confidence, and make referrals internally and to other community services and supports as appropriate. They will participate in the Domestic Violence Service Coordination Committee (DVSCC) and work collaboratively with VAW and CAS agencies in accordance with the collaboration agreement in the region. As well, they will compile and enter necessary data and documentation into agency and partner data systems while maintaining accurate, timely and complete electronic and paper files. They will work primarily weekdays with occasional after-school, evening and weekend hours required. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
Wilmot Family Resource Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants’ needs.
Who we Are: The Children and Youth Planning Table of Waterloo Region (CYPT) is a community-wide partnership of service providers, researchers, planning bodies, and funders who serve children, youth, and families. We work to improve system coordination, and the well-being of children and youth in the region (in particular, sense of belonging). What we are Seeking To Do: Many assets and supports have been added into the system of child and youth services over the past few years in the name of equity. At the same time, there continues to be gaps and harm in the system. In thinking about how the CYPT collaborative is uniquely positioned, we want to consider existing community input regarding equity, and hear from grassroots and larger organizations, to identify the most impactful ways the CYPT structure can support system-wide equity for children and youth. We are looking to work with a Consultant who can support this endeavor. Clarifying Info: We envision that consultation will be with current CYPT members, and those who may be interested in future membership with the CYPT. Guiding Principles: We value the opportunity this project offers to support the human rights of our community members. With that sprit, we aim for the following principles to guide the work: 1. All the voices that want to be heard will be heard. 2. Space that welcomes curiosity and compassion will be created, while also accepting the discomfort and strong emotions that may emerge. 3. Work will be directly informed by the equity needs expressed by traditionally under represented communities. 4. Work will be directly informed by the equity needs expressed by children and youth. 5. Participants will need to share their truth, while also being open to personally evolving, and to releasing any agendas and/or expectations for the outcomes of this project. 6. The results will be intentionally informed by the community, and intentionally actioned by the collective. Requested Deliverables: • Lead an asset/strengths assessment of equity resources, practices and supports across the CYPT network. • Collaboratively with communities, and using culturally appropriate methods, identify system-level equity gaps related to children and youth. • Develop recommendations regarding what CYPT is best positioned to address in the name of system-wide equity for children and youth. Desired Skills and Assets of a Consultant: • Ability to lead with curiosity and to create an environment that fosters curiosity and compassion. • Alignment to the principles outlined for this project. • Experience working with equity-deserving groups, and an understanding of the harm that can be caused by systems. • Experience working with children and youth. • Strong understanding and experience of Waterloo Region. • Ability to ground the work in community-based research, and/or consult with academia. • Readiness to build on pre-existing studies/reports that exist (CYPT will gather for the consultant). • Ability to recognize personal biases and keep the project objective and principles the priority. • Consultants with lived experience from a traditionally underrepresented community(s) are encouraged to apply. Contract Funding: $20,000 Other Funds Available: $2,500 for stipends/honorariums to support consultation with informants. Timeline: January – June 2024 Those interested in applying should send a written response (maximum 5 pages) that includes your proposed approach to this project (including timelines and budget allocation) by December 20, 2023 (end of day) to Alison Pearson, Manager CYPT. Please email [email protected], and thank you for your interest in this project!
The North Dumfries Preschool Co-operative Inc. was founded in Ayr over 40 years ago. It was created by a group of parents who shared the core belief that parents are a child's first and most important teachers. Our program is licensed by the Ministry of Education Program and serves children ages 18 months to 5 years old divided into age-appropriate classes for toddlers and preschoolers. These children are nurtured and encouraged by their parents who work in the classroom and by our wonderful teachers, helping them to get prepared for the kindergarten years. The North Dumfries Preschool Co-Operative is funded in part by the Region of Waterloo. NDPCI is a family-focused, co-operative Preschool that participates in fundraising events and enjoys being a part of our community. We are currently looking for an individual to fill a part-time position at the Preschool. The hours of employment are approximately 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday (15 hours a week) with flexibility on start/end time and additional hours as needed. Tasks include but are not limited to:
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Hours and Wage: $17/hour (plus $2/hour wage enhancement) for approximately 15 hours per week How to Apply Please direct your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest and we will be in contact with those selected for interviews.
Wilmot Family Resource Centre (WFRC) is a charitable, multi-service organization with locations in Baden, Wellesley, and New Hamburg, focusing on strong and healthy communities where all individuals are accepted and where there are opportunities to participate and grow. Wilmot Family Resource Centre is currently hiring a full-time Parent & Family Support Worker for 35 hours per week. POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Parent & Family Support Worker will be responsible for providing programs, services, and support to parents and families, with children aged birth to 18 years old, in the townships of Wilmot & Wellesley. In addition to working with families, the parent support worker will emphasize the promotion of mental health wellness and the implementation of preventative programs to foster positive mental health & wellness. The Parent & Family Support Worker will work collaboratively with agency staff and the community to identify needs of parents and families and develop potential partnerships with other agencies to offer programming to complement existing programs and services. They will also build rapport with clients, secure trust, and confidence, and make referrals internally and to other community services and supports as appropriate. As well, they will compile and enter necessary data and documentation into agency data systems while maintaining accurate, timely and complete files. This position will work primarily weekdays with occasional after-school, evening and weekend hours required. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
DETAILS: Full-time 35 hours/week, $26/hour starting wage, expected start date in October. Applicants will only be considered if they include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates how their previous skills and experience correspond to each of the above requirements. Applications are due by 12:00pm on October 18, 2023 to Trisha Robinson, Executive Director, Wilmot Family Resource Centre, 175 Waterloo St. Unit 1, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1S3; or by email to [email protected] Wilmot Family Resource Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants’ needs. Preference may be given to applicants who self-identify of indigenous ancestry.
Wilmot Family Resource Centre (WFRC) is a charitable, multi-service organization with locations in Baden, Wellesley, and New Hamburg, focusing on strong and healthy communities where all individuals are accepted and where there are opportunities to participate and grow. Wilmot Family Resource Centre is currently hiring a part-time Child & Youth Program Leader for 10-15 hours per week after school and evenings. POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Child & Youth Coordinator, the Child & Youth Program Leader is responsible for the delivery of the agency’s Child & Youth Programs, including the development, implementation, and leading of programs in accordance with the goals and objectives of the program. The successful candidate will assist in the setup, clean-up, and ongoing site maintenance to keep the program space(s) clean and orderly; ensure participant safety; maintain a positive liaison with participants, coworkers, volunteers, community organizations, and related service agencies; model a strong client service orientation respecting the diverse needs of children, youth, and their families; demonstrate a commitment to understanding and upholding the mission and values of Wilmot Family Resource Centre. QUALIFICATIONS:
DETAILS: Part-time 10-15 hours/week, $18-$20/hour starting wage, expected start date is October. Applicants will only be considered if they include a cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates how their previous skills and experience correspond to each of the above requirements. Applications are due by 12:00pm on October 18, 2023 to Trisha Robinson, Executive Director, Wilmot Family Resource Centre, 175 Waterloo St. Unit 1, New Hamburg, ON N3A 1S3; or by email to [email protected] Wilmot Family Resource Centre is committed to employment equity and providing equal opportunity for people with disabilities. We encourage applications from people representing the diverse communities we serve, and if requested, we modify our recruitment and hiring processes to make accommodations that are responsive to applicants’ needs. Preference may be given to applicants who self-identify of indigenous ancestry.
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