Job Description

The Niagara Falls Public Library is seeking a Full-Time EarlyON Coordinator to oversee the EarlyON Centre programs across multiple sites. The role includes managing staff, volunteers, and community partnerships to ensure quality services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The Coordinator is responsible for operating within approved budgets, promoting services, building relationships with families, and ensuring compliance with Ministry and Library regulations.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to outstanding customer service, strong attention to detail, and enthusiasm for coordinating multiple services across multiple locations to ensure the delivery of services meets the needs of the community. They will have a deep understanding of the EarlyON pedagogical framework of "How Does Learning Happen" and its' application within a Library setting. The successful candidate will have a strong aptitude and willingness to learn new technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Administration and Leadership:

Provides leadership of EarlyON team, including coordinating scheduling, role model effective practices and adhere to organizational policies and procedures. Supervision of staff utilizing a variety of techniques including coaching, modeling, active listening, observing, questioning, and demonstrating to ensure program quality. Oversee the operations of EarlyON Centre sites, including addressing site issues. Responsible for administrative duties to support the EarlyON team and program deliverables, including performance management, timesheet preparation, budget management and other required tasks. Manages EarlyON records and database by recording family registrations, attendance records, resource lending records and the collection and analyzing of statistics Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate program and registration information is available for families through the website and social media platforms. Creates and shares engaging content on social media to promote EarlyON programs, events, and services, helping to build community awareness and participation. Ensure Health and Safety Policies and Child Protection Procedures are followed. Attend professional learning, training and monthly meetings as scheduled. Work collaboratively with Library staff and administration to ensure open communication and seamless service delivery.

Client, Community and Partner Support

Develops and maintains active and effective communication and information networks within the community and coordinate partner visits. Provide excellent customer service, acting as the first point of contact for families and community members in the EarlyON programs Provides the team, partners and program participants timely, accurate and relevant information and resources and supports with respect, cultural sensitivity, tact and professionalism Meet program deliverables and key program indicators set by Niagara Region and the Ministry. Collaborate with partnerships that supports program planning, development and capacity building of the EarlyON program, i.e. student placements

Program Delivery:

Plan, organize and lead the EarlyON Core Services and programming in alignment with the pedagogical approach presented in "How Does Learning Happen?" (Ministry of Education). Ensures the development and delivery of a wide range of creative support programs and services to families and caregivers of young children from prenatal to 6 years of age including parent/caregiver education workshops and both indoor and outdoor workshops for families. Participate and engage with the children, caregivers and families in a positive and supportive manner. Refer families and caregivers to appropriate community services and resources based on their needs. Maintain a safe, diverse and stimulating physical environment within the centre. EarlyON Coordinator will spend time in direct program delivery Stays abreast of Library communications. Recommends improvements to services and procedures to better serve customers. Provides administrative support for assigned areas. Identifies and resolves service problems, and reports those requiring further resolution. Provides back-up public services as required. Assists with specific library projects. Plans and implements changes and innovations. Reports problems with the operation of physical plant and equipment. Participates in and contributes towards library committees, meetings, and events. Stays abreast of professional and community knowledge, in order to enhance services and the Library's community role. Identifies problems and resolves them when possible Shares accountability for ensuring a safe and respectful workplace. Other duties consistent with job responsibilities.

Skills, Knowledge, Training:

Postsecondary education in the area of Early Childhood Education, and/or studies related to Education with minimum 3 years progressive Supervisory experience in related field

Registered and in clear standing with the College of ECEs

Experience in an EarlyON Centre is an asset.

Current Standard First Aid(Level C)/CPR certifications

Excellent knowledge of early childhood development and skill in developing age appropriate quality early learning activities and programs for children from prenatal to 6 years of age.

Experience in marketing and communications is an asset.

Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and as an effective team member.

Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and good judgment, take initiative and respect the confidentiality of sensitive information and materials.

Demonstrated creativity and the ability to bring ideas to life.

Demonstrated ability to set goals, create action plans and evaluate progress and results.

Requires reliable transportation to travel between Centre locations; flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Current police records check with vulnerable sector search, issued for the Niagara Falls Public Library.

Ability to respect confidentiality and abide by all legislation

The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light to medium level of work and may include lifting.

Key Competencies:

Superior communications

Commitment to outstanding customer service

Data analysis

Planning and organization

Problem-solving/decision-making

Superior interpersonal skills

Supervisory effectiveness

Programming & Outreach

Readers Advisory & Reference

Continuous Learning

Innovativeness and change management

Leadership focus

Technology level 3

Workplace Environment:

The NFPL strives to be a workplace which fosters respect for all customers and co-workers, and requires employee commitment to the following;

Adherence to the legal requirements of all levels of government, e.g. Health and Safety, Human Rights, Harassment, Freedom of Information and Privacy.

Adherence to the policies and procedures of the Library which implement these requirements.

Building and nurturing positive relationships among and with customers and colleagues.

Culture of teamwork, collaboration and respectful feedback.

Position Type:

Fixed-Term, Full-time

Wage:

$31.13 - $36.43 per hour

Work Hours:

35 hours per week (includes days, evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays).

Start Date:

August, 2025

How to Apply:

Email your cover letter and resume detailing your qualifications to

hr@nflibrary.ca. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Applications will be accepted until

4:30 PM,

July 29, 2025.

Applicants be eligible to work in Canada.

While we appreciate all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Those interviewed will be required to complete a skills assessment of current library technology as part of the selection process.

The Niagara Falls Public Library is committed to providing accommodations in all aspects of the recruitment and hiring process under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

The Niagara Falls Public Library does not employ Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of its recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $31.13-$36.43 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program On-site parking Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Niagara Falls, ON L2E 4C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

Supervising: 3 years (required) EarlyOn Centre: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Class G Licence (required) ECE Licence (required) First Aid Certification (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-29
Expected start date: 2025-08-18