Help Wanted - Program Facilitators for LEAP into Kindergym and Tiny Tots Cook programs in Trail

Do you have experience working with young children and their parents?

Do you have strong communication, planning, and administration skills?

Do you enjoy creating fun, engaging programs that help children and their parents learn important skills?

Do you want a flexible, part-time position with the opportunity to become more involved with the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy's programs?

If you answered yes to these questions, then these jobs are a great option for you, and we encourage you to apply!

Here is a brief description of each position:

1. Family Literacy Program Facilitator: LEAP into Kindergym

This part-time position involves facilitating the LEAP into Kindergym program (a physical education program) in Trail on Friday mornings beginning in January.

This position will start at 3 hours per week with a starting wage of $20.50 per hour. There may be opportunities to work more hours depending on your availability, interest, and skillset.

The LEAP into Kindergym Facilitator will:

• Plan and deliver LEAP into Kindergym program to young children and their caregivers
• Set up and take down program sites as needed – you may need to move tables, chairs, and equipment
• Provide participants with resources and referrals to community services
• Attend professional development sessions, community meetings, and staff meetings as required
• Ensure required participant documents are completed and submitted to the coordinator

2. Family Literacy Program Facilitator: Tiny Tots Cook

This part-time position involves facilitating once a month on Saturday mornings and co-facilitating one weekday morning, weekly. This position involves facilitating the Tiny Tots Cook program (a cooking class) in Trail beginning in January.

This position will start at 3 hours per week with a starting wage of $20.50 per hour. There may be opportunities to work more hours depending on your availability, interest, and skillset.

The Tiny Tots Cook Facilitator will:

• Plan and deliver a cooking program to young children and their caregivers
• Set up and take down program sites as needed – you may need to move tables, chairs, and equipment
• Provide participants with resources and referrals to community services

• Attend professional development sessions, community meetings, and staff meetings as required
• Ensure required participant documents are completed and submitted to the coordinator

To apply for either of these positions, email your cover letter and resume to Jodie Campbell, Community Literacy Outreach Coordinator, at jcampbell@cbal.org by 4:00 pm on December 13, 2023.

Please see the attached job descriptions for more details about the qualifications necessary for these positions. 

Please note:  The dates for the deadlines to apply on these job descriptions are incorrect. The deadline has been pushed back until December 13, 2023.

Please note certifications like the Early Childhood Educator (ECE), Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA), or First Aid Certification are considered assets to an application, but they are not a requirement for these positions, and applicants with other relevant experience will be considered without these certificates.

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