Job Description

East York East Toronto Family Resources Organization (EYET)

is a non-profit multi-service agency providing a range of services, resources and supports to individuals, families and the community in key areas: early learning and child care, housing, outreach and community services within a community development and capacity building framework. EYET is committed to accountability, responsiveness, inclusion, innovation and collaboration.

Position summary:

EYET is looking for progressive and innovative individuals to lead the Ready for School Connects (RfSC) Project. The Team Leader, RfSC will work in consultation with the Manager, Family Supports, to develop, plan, implement and evaluate the school readiness program for newcomer families with children 3 - 6 years of age.

Key Responsibilities include:

Provide supervision to a small team of (5-6) seasonal contract staff, working in the Ready for School Connects program

Assist the Manager in the planning, development, design and implementation of all aspects of the assigned RfSC program site and activities.

Oversee staff in the preparation of daily activity plans for the parent component of the program, ensuring quality assurance of same.

Coordinate the scheduling of guest speakers and interpreters and ensure they are well-supported by EYET in the facilitation of planned activities.

Provide appropriate supervision to the staff team, ensuring that it maintains a safe, healthy on and off-site program environment for the children assigned to that team.

Ensure that the children's programming component contains age appropriate, culturally sensitive daily activities and promotes a positive and exciting learning atmosphere

Assist, the Manager when requested, in the preparation of written materials, forms and evaluation materials

Oversee staff preparation of daily healthy snacks for all participants and ensure that all food and/or drink is prepared in accordance with the menu and Toronto Public Health guidelines

Communicate regularly with participants, both children and parents and/or caregivers and ensure that parents are fully informed regarding policies, daily activities, special events and outings

Ensure that team members act as a resource to, and assist participants in identifying issues and concerns, providing referrals to an appropriate resource/community partner

Actively participate in maintaining excellent relations with the parent/guardians of children who are attending the RfSC program

Exchange information, resources and maintain good relations with other community organizations, including school staff teams

Curate and share community information and resources with parents

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 2 year post-secondary diploma in ECE, Child and Youth Worker, Social Work, Health Promotion or a related field or the equivalent experience. Minimum 2 years of work-related experience in the field of education, social work and/or recreation. Previous employment experience supervising a small staff team preferred. Experienced in community-based program/project design, development, implementation and evaluation. Working knowledge of child development, parenting issues, and the integration of newcomer families is highly desirable. Skilled in developing and implementing daily curriculum and work-plans Experienced in group facilitation Able to work independently and as a team member Good command of both verbal and written English skills. Current First Aid certification Current Health Assessment Check and Immunization, including COVID-19
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 weeks

Pay: $24.90 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-18
Expected start date: 2025-07-28