Job Description: The Children's Program Coordinator will be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing activities and events for children. They will work to create engaging and educational programs for children. The role of a Children's Programme Coordinator will be to create engaging and enriching experiences for children that promote learning, socialization, and personal growth. The position will require creativity, organization, and a deep understanding of child development and education.

Reports to: Children’s Program Manager, Director of Programs

Key responsibilities include:

• Support in developing, implementing and managing a wide range of programs that meet participants’ physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs.
• Support in developing and implementing programs for children that are age-appropriate and promote learning and development.
• Create schedules and timelines for programs and events, coordinating with other staff and volunteers to ensure smooth execution.
• Provide support and direction to program assistants, counsellors, placement students, and volunteers.
• Prepare and manage budgets for events.
• Support in enhancing and modifying programs/activities/services as applicable by assessing the community, and participants’ needs and interests.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and events, and make changes as necessary to improve outcomes.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate special events and day trips.
• Maintain accurate records of program attendance, participant feedback, and other relevant data.
• Communicate with parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders to promote programs and events and build relationships.
• Prepare promotional materials, permission forms, and weekly parents newsletter.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation, and implementation of children’s programming. Supervise and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Lived experience similar to the racialized and marginalized youth that we serve
• Vaccine policy exists at Frontlines. Please ask or identify in your cover letter and resume
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in Program Coordination, or similar field
• Able to provide excellent service delivery
• Must be results-oriented, able to motivate and inspire self and others
• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience and sensitivity in dealing with members of different cultural and racial backgrounds, including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity
• Flexibility regarding assigned work hours and location

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in education, child development, social work or related field.
• Knowledge of child development and education principles.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and community members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software.

What we offer:

• Free on-site parking
• Flexible working hours
• Paid time off: 2 sick days per month & 2 week’s vacation allowance
• Extended health care and dental benefits, life and critical illness insurance
• Opportunity to work within a small and diverse team
• Professional development opportunities
• Relaxed dress code

Conditions of Employment:
The successful candidate must provide a Police reference check clearance (vulnerable sector)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York, ON M9N 1V8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Program Coordination: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2023-05-23

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