Job Description

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 Lead 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 Lead Facilitator, you will be involved in direct facilitation, lead program initiatives, mentor youth and volunteers, and represent ECDI in community partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to grow into a leadership position while making a direct impact on Black African children and families across the GTA.

The STEM Program Lead Facilitator will instruct 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 Leadership & Delivery

Co-develop and lead Black culturally responsive STEM programming for children ages 6-12 Lead program planning and support execution of four core subprograms (i.e., Afterschool STEM Club, Day Camps, Family Math, Field Trips) Oversee sourcing, organizing, and inventory of STEM materials and kits Supervise, mentor, and schedule youth and student volunteers Serve as a primary point of contact during camps and events Maintain data collection (e.g., attendance, surveys) and analyze data for reporting Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Community Engagement

Build relationships with families, schools, communities, and Black STEM professionals Design and deliver outreach sessions to recruit participants Represent ECDI at community events and contribute to social media/newsletters Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Team & Admin Support

Lead volunteer onboarding and training Maintain accurate records (e.g., attendance, evaluations, incident logs) Support conflict resolution and ensure positive group dynamics Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to program improvements Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Lived experience as a person of African descent Undergraduate degree in the Sciences Minimum 3 years' experience facilitating educational or community-based programs for children Experience in informal STEM education (e.g., coding, robotics, maker learning, tutoring, camps, afterschool programs, etc.) Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom, project management software, etc) Demonstrable organizational and planning skills, ability to prioritize to meet deadlines, strong capacity for self-direction and proactive approach to problem solving Willingness to travel to various program sites (Toronto and nearby areas) Demonstrated connection to African or Black communities in Canada Valid CPR-C certification and current Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Assets:

Experience in team supervision or volunteer coordination Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices Passion for STEM education Conversational French language Master's degree

Job type

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

Salary

: $55,000-65,000 (per annum gross salary)

Schedule

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

Why Join Us?

Lead impactful, culturally grounded STEM programs Gain hands-on experience in youth and community leadership Join a supportive, mission-driven team Grow your career in the non-profit and education sector

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: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

children's programming: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

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

Application deadline: 2025-10-14