Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator

EarlyON Renfrew and Area Community Resource Centre offer free drop-in programs for parents, caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people, or get advice.

We are recruiting for a Program Coordinator. This is a part-time, fixed-term contract running from January 4, 2027 to June 30, 2028. The position renewal is contingent on funding. The role is approximately 15-20 hours per week. Some flexibility in scheduling is required.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing child-centred educational programming in alignment with CCEYA (Child Care and Early Years Act) and HDLH (How Does Learning Happen?) guidelines.
• Facilitating conversations and sharing information about early learning, child development, parenting, prenatal and postnatal topics, nutrition, play, and other subjects that support parents and caregivers in their role.
• Assisting families in connecting with appropriate community resources, programs, and supports through information-sharing.
• Responding to parent and caregiver questions or concerns about their child's development through conversations, observations, and education.
• Helping create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for children, parents, and caregivers.
• Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the centre and its materials.

• A diploma in early childhood education
• Current registration and good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)
• Knowledge of and commitment to principles and best practices in the field of early learning
• A strong understanding of guiding documents such as CCEYA (Child Care and Early Years Act) and HDLH (How Does Learning Happen?)
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• The ability and willingness to work flexible hours (e.g., days, nights and weekends)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a licensed childcare, early-years, community, or family resource setting
• Previous experience supporting children with diverse or special needs
• Ability to communicate in French

The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check, including a vulnerable sector screening, completed within the previous six months.

Application deadline: November 23, 2026

Interested candidates are invited to submit a résumé and cover letter in Microsoft Word or PDF format, clearly outlining how their education and experience meet the qualifications of the position. Please include your daytime telephone number and email address and include Program Coordinator Application in the subject line of your email.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. With your consent, we may retain your application for consideration for future employment opportunities.