Career Opportunity
Community Programs Leader
Investing in Children is making our community stronger by providing opportunities for children to grow, learn and thrive. With programs focused on literacy and numeracy, proper nutrition, leadership, the nurturing of mental wellness and other keys to future success; we are working with our partners to enrich the lives of thousands of children and their families in London and its surrounding counties.
Overview
Do you like working with children, youth and families?
Investing in Children is hiring a Community Programs Leader. This position will start as a part-time position with the possibility of a full-time permanent position, dependent upon the skills, talents and availability of the ideal candidate. The Community Programs Leader will organize and lead programs as requested by our Investing in Children team as necessary and in cooperation with the management of Investing in Children. A successful candidate must be available to work approximately 15- 22.5 hours per week to start to meet our programs’ needs.
Responsibilities include (but are not restricted to):
Preparing and delivering Family Literacy and Math Events at schools for K-Gr 3 and their families. Events are generally held in the evenings from 5:30 to 8:00.
Assist in the development and implementation of all programs including our Family Literacy and Math Events, Blue Boxes for Books Program, Young Authors’ Virtual Camp, Kids Power Conference, Kids 1st Day, Snack Stop, HARK, Special Olympics etc.
Coordination of volunteers (including recruitment, screening, training, and scheduling)
Preparing reports and collecting data for program funders
Researching and creating content, scheduling and posting on our social media channels.
Qualifications:
Post-secondary diploma in Early Childhood Education, or Degree in Early Childhood Leadership, Education, or related education or experience
Understanding of child development
Strong time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills and capacities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Exceptional ability to work independently, consult appropriately and work collaboratively with a team
Advanced skills related to planning and priority-setting
Proficient in researching and creating social media content
Comfortable in leading programs and engaging with children and families
Police screening for vulnerable sectors is required
A vehicle is required. We deliver all our programs in the community so a vehicle is a must.
Must be available to work occasional evenings, specifically to deliver our Family Literacy and Math Events. Events usually run from 5:30 to 8:00 at various schools.
Grant Writing experience is an asset
Graphic Design and website management experience is an asset
Details
15 to 22.5 hours per week at $18-$21 per hour depending on experience. There is potential for the position to turn into a full-time permanent position. Usually, the candidate would be required on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with some of those shifts being afternoon shifts. Must be available to work some afternoon shifts to deliver the Family Literacy and Math Events. Must have a vehicle and be available to commute to schools and locations in London and the surrounding area with travel expenses provided.
Application Process
Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume, addressed to Sarah Finch, Investing in Children, at sfinch@investinginchildren.on.ca
We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please note that only those granted an initial screening interview will be contacted.
Investing in Children Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.
Volunteer Opportunities
Investing in Children relies on volunteers to make the work we do in our community possible. We have volunteer opportunities throughout London and the surrounding area that include weekly programs, special events and administrative tasks.
Volunteering with Investing in Children can help you develop job skills, make contacts in the community and gain valuable experience. Reference letters are available upon request. Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older.
For more information, please complete the Volunteer Application Form below or contact tpenner@investinginchildren.on.ca
Volunteers are needed to help run fun hands-on activity stations at our Family Literacy and Math Events for JK-Grade 3 children and their families! It is a 2.5-hour commitment. You can pick just one event to volunteer at or join us for multiple events. Please let Terri know what works best for you!
We will require 12 – 14 volunteers to attend each of these events to assist with setup, facilitate an activity station and assist with cleanup.
Community Partners are welcome to facilitate one of our activity stations, provide signage and hand out information about your organization or you can request a table (limited capacity)
Visit the Family Literacy and Math Events page for more information and photos of past events.
Contact tpenner@investinginchildren.on.ca or phone 519-433-8996 ext 2 for more information, to register to become a volunteer or to contribute as a Community Partner.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION
Student Placements / Internships
Investing in Children supports education through our Student Field Placement Programs. Our organization has an excellent relationship with many programs through UWO, Kings University College, Brescia University College and Fanshawe College. Approximately 2000 hours of mentorship opportunity have been provided to students in the Faculties of Education, Schools of Social Work, Nutrition, Family and Media Studies, Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Leadership, Public Relations and Corporate Communications programs and Recreation and Leisure studies. We value the level of collaboration that these students bring to our organization. For more information on a placement at Investing in Children, please contact info@investinginchildren.on.ca.
“As a student teacher, working with Investing in Children was a very rich learning experience. I was very thankful to be given the opportunity to create and collaborate on projects that were to be used in the participating schools. Not only was working with Investing in Children a great learning experience; more importantly it was amazing to be a part of an organization that reaches and helps so many students across London. To see the impact that Investing in Children has on students across the city made me very proud to be associated with Investing in Children as a student on placement.”
