Job Description

STEM Program Facilitator

Organization

: Early Childhood Development Initiative (ECDI)

Location

: Toronto, ON

Job Type

: Full-time Contract

About Us

Early Childhood Development Initiative (ECDI) is a Toronto-based non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing early learning outcomes for African children aged 0-12. Through culturally affirming, community-rooted programs, ECDI supports Black families and promotes educational equity.

Funded under the Ontario Government's BYAP initiative, ECDI delivers innovative STEM programs to Black African children across Ontario. We're seeking a passionate STEM Program Facilitator with strong leadership potential to design and deliver hands-on STEM experiences while mentoring youth volunteers and supporting community engagement.

The Opportunity

As a STEM Program Facilitator, you will help plan and deliver exciting STEM activities for children ages 6-12. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with kids, loves STEM, and is looking to build experience in community programming or education.

You'll work closely with experienced staff and gain valuable skills in program delivery, planning, and child engagement. This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow into future leadership roles over time.

The STEM Program Facilitator will facilitate/support the following four subprograms throughout the year:

Afterschool STEM Program - Tuesday to Friday (after school hours during the fall, winter and spring semesters) Full-Day STEM Camps - several weeks throughout the summer & March Break Camp shift hours Family Math Workshops - One weekend (Saturday or Sunday) per month Weekend Family Field Trips per quarter

Key Responsibilities

Program Delivery

Facilitate STEM activities during afterschool programs, camps, and weekend events Help prepare materials and keep supplies organized Assist in creating fun, hands-on science experiments and lessons Supervise and engage with children in a safe and positive way Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Team & Volunteer Support

Work alongside staff, volunteers, and guest facilitators to deliver programs Help welcome and support youth volunteers during sessions Assist with setup, cleanup, and transitions between activities Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Community Engagement

Participate in outreach events and open houses Support efforts to welcome new families and promote the program Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

General Duties

Track attendance and help with basic record-keeping Follow all child safety and health protocols Contribute ideas to improve program experiences Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Lived experience as a person of African descent Undergraduate degree in Sciences (preferred), Education, Child & Youth Care or related field Minimum 2 years' experience facilitating educational or community-based programs for children Experience in informal STEM education (e.g., coding, robotics, maker learning, tutoring, camp, afterschool program, etc.) Willingness to travel to various program sites (Toronto and nearby areas) Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom, etc) Strong organizational, communication, and group management skills Valid CPR-C certification and current Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Assets:

Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices Experience teaching online in a virtual classroom Passion for STEM education Conversational French language

Job type

: 40hr/week; contract until March 31, 2026

Salary

: $40,000-51,000 (per annum gross salary)

Schedule

: 8 hr/day; Monday-Friday (including evenings and occasional Saturday/Sunday)

Why Join Us?

Be part of a welcoming, mission-driven team Gain hands-on experience in child and youth programming Make a real difference in the lives of Black children and families Opportunities for growth into more senior or leadership roles over time

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to wsuh@ecdinitiative.org

Deadline

: October 14, 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 5-6 months

Pay: $40,000.00-$51,000.00 per year

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

children's programming: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

VSC Police Check (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M9N 1V8