Job Description

Job Posting: EarlyON Coordinator

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: As per salary grid - Currently starting at $65,895 per year

Hours of Work: 40 Hours per week, with flexibility for evenings or weekends as required

Application Deadline: September 22nd at 4pm

Start Date: October 1st, 2025

Position Overview

The EarlyON Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and quality of programs and services at the Centre. This role balances direct program delivery, staff supervision, administration, and community engagement. The Coordinator works closely with the Senior Program Manager for strategic alignment and reporting, and with the Indigenous Cultural Coordinator to integrate cultural safety and land-based learning. They also work alongside program staff to deliver inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and family-centred programs.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery

Plan, coordinate, deliver alongside, and evaluate a full range of EarlyON programs including play-based drop-in, parenting groups, virtual programming, prenatal supports, and community outreach. Incorporate How Does Learning Happen? (HDLH), ELECT, and Pyramid Model practices into program design. Ensure programming is flexible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and reflective of community demographics. Evaluate program quality through staff reflection, family feedback, and data analysis, and adapt programming accordingly.

Staff Supervision & Team Development

Train, mentor, and supervise EarlyON staff, students, and volunteers. Provide regular performance feedback, one-on-one supervision, and annual performance reviews. Support professional development plans for team members, including training in cultural safety, inclusive practices, and trauma-informed approaches. Ensure consistent implementation of behaviour guidance and maintain a positive and supportive program culture.

Family & Community Engagement

Build strong, trusting relationships with families and caregivers, engaging directly with parents and children in program delivery. Provide referrals to community services and supports as needed. Collaborate actively with local partners including schools, child care centre, public health, and municipal partners. Promote EarlyON services through outreach events, presentations, and community engagement opportunities. Gather and respond to family feedback to continuously improve program offerings.

Administration, Data & Compliance

Manage day-to-day operations of the programs to ensure smooth and safe program delivery. Complete administrative tasks including scheduling, payroll submissions, and staff timesheets. Maintain accurate

attendance, reporting, and data entry. Manage program budgets, authorize expenditures, and prepare variance reports in collaboration with the Senior Program Manager. Ensure compliance with Ministry guidelines, health and safety standards, and agency policies, including equity, anti-racism, child protection, and reconciliation standards.

Other duties as required

Qualifications

oDiploma/Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child & Youth, Social Services, Family Support, or related field.

oRECE designation, in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.

oMinimum 3-5 years of experience in early years/child and family services, with at least 2 years in a leadership or coordination role.

oKnowledge of child development, parenting support, HDLH, ELECT, Pyramid Model, and trauma-informed practices.

oCommitment to equity, inclusion, and reconciliation; experience working with Indigenous families and communities is an asset.

oLeadership, coaching, organizational, and communication skills.

oProficiency in MS Office and relevant reporting systems.

oCurrent Standard First Aid/CPR, clear Vulnerable Sector Check and CPIN Children's Aid Check.

oValid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Working Conditions

oFlexible schedule required, including evenings and weekends.

oCombination of on-site work, travel between locations, and community outreach.

oFast-paced environment with multitasking and collaboration.

oLight physical duties (lifting toy bins, moving chairs, setting up tables).

oMay involve standing/walking for extended periods during events.

Terms

North Hastings Children's Services reserves the right to limit the notice entitlement upon termination to the minimum standards of the Employment Standards Act. This posting is open internally to current staff. Interested employees are invited to submit their expression of interest and updated resume to Jessica Anderson, CEO at careers@nhcs.ca by 4pm EST September 22nd c/o North Hastings Children's Services, 20 Hastings Heritage Way, Bancroft ON K0L 1C0.

We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our community, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of equity-seeking groups. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to $65,895.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Extended health care
Work Location: In person