ALL KIDS BELONG - ENHANCEMENT FACILITATOR
Location:
Oxford County
Position Type:
Enhancement Facilitator
Rate of Pay:
$28.87 per hour
Hours:
Full-time (40 hours per week)
Closing Date:
March 31, 2026
Description:
Working in consultation with the Resource Consultant, the Enhancement Facilitator will be available to community childcare programs when the needs of a child(ren) and/or the childcare program require additional staff support, training and modeling inclusive practices to facilitate inclusion and to service the diverse needs of all children. This position will support programs throughout Oxford County.
Responsibilities
Works in consultation with the Resource Consultant.
Models the principles of inclusion by supporting and making a commitment to all children in a positive manner and by providing “hands on” support to assist all children in their participation in the childcare program.
Enhances the overall program at the community childcare by making suggestions for modifications of activities orroutines, by modelling specific strategies and by assisting and initiating in the follow through of activities within theoverall structure of the childcare program, enabling the childcare staff of the centre to be trained.
Facilitates workshops and training sessions for childcare staff, parents, and community with Resource Consultants.
Adheres to all policies and procedures of the childcare centre in which he/she is working.
Supervises placement students as assigned by the supervisor of the program.
Experience & Qualifications
Has completed (or has partly completed and is actively pursuing) the following educational qualifications required forResource Teachers under the Childcare and Early Years Act and Ministry of Education Licensing Manual: ECE plus EarlyChildhood Resource Teacher Certificate from a community college, OR ECE plus Developmental Service Worker, ORRyerson four-year BA in Early Childhood Education with specialization in children with disabilities.
In filling vacancies in this classification, if candidates with the above qualifications are not available, applicants will beconsidered who have an ECE Diploma or have been granted ECE equivalency by a community college, and:
because of their experience, would likely be accepted in the childcare community as seasoned professionals inearly childhood education and development, and as being very familiar with childcare needs and environments, and
have a Child and Youth Worker Diploma and are willing to take additional education as needed to haveknowledge of developmental disabilities and inclusion similar to an ECERT.
Substantial experience (two years or more) working with children with various special needs in a licensed childcareprogram and demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of families.
Strong knowledge and experience in early childhood development and early childhood education principles, methods,techniques, and curricula.
Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
Able to use a computer for operations such as word processing and access to database system.
Training and experience in the use of various screening tools, including DISC.
Able to flex hours according to client needs.
Able to provide own transportation in region serviced by AKB.
Current First Aid/CPR certificate.
Bilingual in English and French language is considered an asset.
To Apply:
For full details, please see the following document: AKB Enhancement Facilitator
Email up-to-date staff profile or a current resume to Lee-Anne Cross, Human Resources Manager at lcross@merrymount.on.ca latest by March 31, 2026 with position name mentioned in subject line. Merrymount is an equal opportunity employer.
Necessary accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request. Please call 519-434-6848 ext. 269 for more information.
Merrymount does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its hiring process.
Successful candidates, as a condition of a job offer, will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (original document).