Job Description

PROGRAM AREA: Family Support

HOURS OF WORK: Relief (Hours as needed)

Mondays 8-4, Wednesdays 2-7 and Saturdays 9-1 are hours most often needed

What We Live By:

Our Vision:

A community without barriers to health and wellbeing.

Our Mission:

We work with our community to promote and sustain health and wellbeing for all.

Our Values:

Compassion, Social Justice, Courage, Integrity, Adaptability.

Guelph Community Health Centre prioritizes people who face barriers to health and accessing services, and people who identify as:

Homeless or at risk of homelessness Living on low income newcomers to Canada with language barriers Having moderate to severe mental health and/or addiction issues Having moderate to severe disabilities Indigenous First Nations, Inuit and Metis Black, mixed race and racialized populations Experiencing intersectional oppression 2SLGBTQIA+ Vulnerable children and their families experiencing conflict, isolation or attachment struggle

Principal Responsibilities

Maintains a safe, positive enriching environment for children through play and age-appropriate activities Engage in active observation of children's play ensuring that this observation and pedagogical documentation are the basis for program planning Assists with program planning and implementing program activities with staff person in program Ensures the rooms are properly set up for each session Ensure accurate records are kept of all programs including: attendance record, sign-in sheets, registration forms, privacy forms, and incident reports Provides guidance, encouragement and support to volunteers and student placements Role models positive child-adult interactions during group sessions Welcomes and communicates with parents as needed about issues relevant to their child (i.e. behaviors, information about resources, referring to other services, etc.) Ensures program space is cleaned up after each session, and that mouthed toys are disinfected Follows Guelph CHC's Actions, Beliefs and Commitments Participate in ongoing professional development to keep up to date with best practices Engage in reflective practice with team members Maintain a positive rapport with parents, co-workers, student teachers and professionals with in the organization and host sites

Working Environment

Varies from site to site with locations all over Guelph & Wellington County Noise levels may be moderate to high Moderate to high stress for intermittent periods depending on number and nature of children present Multi-tasking pressures required during program

Required Qualifications

Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Experience working with groups of children and parents A working understanding of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014*
Working knowledge of the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as stipulated by the College of Early Childhood Educator Working knowledge of "How Does Learning Happen? Ontario's Pedagogy for the Early Years" Good communication and listening skills with both children and adults Highly motivated and energetic, reliable and committed Understand the need for confidentiality in dealing with clients Experience with MS Office Access to vehicle




We know that experience comes in many forms. If you have some of these qualities and are excited about this opportunity, then we want to hear from you. Please visit our website www.guelphchc.ca and apply using the online application tool. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications, and experience meet the position requirements.



Guelph Community Health Centre is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including individuals from priority populations who may identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, Indigenous, First Nations, Inuit and Metis individuals, and members of Black and other racialized communities.



We thank, in advance, those who apply, but will contact only those who qualify for interviews.



If at any stage in the selection process you require accommodation, please let us know the nature of the required accommodation.



We require that all finalist applicants undergo a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screen through their local Police Services Branch prior to start date.