STRIVE - COMMUNITY ANIMATOR
Location:
London
Position Type:
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE), Other
Rate of Pay:
$40,000 to $50,000 annually, with vacation and benefits as per human resources policy
Start Date:
Upon hiring
End Date:
N/A
Hours:
35 hours/week
Closing Date:
May 6, 2024
Description:
Strive is a collaborative, community driven organization that supports the professional growth and development of early years professionals across London, Middlesex, Elgin, and Oxford with a goal to build capacity within the sector and enhance service provision for children and families. Since 2014, Strive has been meeting to discuss and consider how to enhance a collaborative approach to quality child care and professional learning across all early years and child care programs. Our community is interested in a process that supports reflection and sustainable evolution rather than a prescribed method to measure.
Strive leverages administrative support from a backbone organization; Childreach, and takes all organizational initiatives to the membership for endorsement.
Position Summary:
Working with the Strive team, this role will demonstrate leadership and innovation in advancing a visionary approach to mentoring. You will work closely with City of London & Middlesex County Children Services and build relationships to support early years’ professionals across London and Middlesex. You will research, explore, and interrogate mentoring approaches, as well as advance strategic planning and directions. You will assist with the planning, implementation and continued development of mentoring approaches that align with the goals of Strive and City of London. You will analyze efficiency and participant outcomes to inform sustainability.
The position will be a full-time; staff position based on 35 hours a week and will be employed by Childreach and managed by the Strive Manager (As long as funding is available to support the position).
Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership preferred; and/or
Early Childhood Education Diploma
Licenses and Certificates:
Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators and a member in good standing
Current criminal reference check
Valid first aid/CPR
Valid G driver’s license or reliable transportation for traveling
Skill Requirements:
Demonstrated understanding of the local child care and early years system, Ministry of Education directives, and Provincial frameworks.
Understanding of various approaches to support questioning, researching, and reflection;
Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, analytical, and research skills;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other digital communication strategies; working knowledge of Zoom an asset;
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills; and
Exceptional interpersonal, engagement and coordination skills.
To Apply:
For full posting details, please see the following document: Strive Community Animator
Childreach welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
If interested and qualified, please email Kayla Bartlett, Interim Project Manager, at kayla@striveswo.ca with a cover letter and resume by May 6, 2024.