Bilingual Early Literacy Specialist

City of Windsor•Windsor, ON

8d•CA$31 - CA$37•Onsite

About The Position

This position, reporting to the Early Years Coordinator, is responsible for developing and implementing program strategies to enhance literacy and language development in children from birth to age 6. The role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring early literacy programs, designing and delivering training sessions, and collaborating with community agencies on literacy initiatives. The specialist will also facilitate group presentations, conduct community forums, attend relevant meetings and conferences, and manage resource materials. Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program are also part of the responsibilities.

Requirements

A three (3) year University Degree in Early Childhood Education, Library Sciences, Child Development or similar field or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency plus one (1) year of experience providing services for children and/or families
Fluent in French and English in both verbal and written communication
Ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and expedient manner as required
If method of travel is by vehicle, a current, valid and lawful Driver’s Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment
Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development
Demonstrated technical and analytical skills, proficiency in communication and collaboration skills and experience working with the public

Nice To Haves

Registered Early Childhood Educator (R.E.C.E.) with the College of Early Childhood Educators

Responsibilities

Program development and communication strategies designed to strengthen, support and promote effective literacy and language development for children, birth to age 6
Plans, coordinates and monitors early literacy programming
Designs and delivers training sessions in early literacy development and current best practices
Collaborates in literacy initiatives with community agencies and programs
Facilitates large and small group presentations in the area of literacy
Conducts community forums and focus groups to coordinate literacy initiatives
Attends networking meetings of regional Early Literacy Specialists, conferences and Provincial meetings as required
Receives tracks, circulates and monitors resource materials
Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program
Will perform other related duties as required