STRIVE – COMMUNITY ANIMATOR
Location:
265 Maitland St., London, ON (Hybrid) - Some travel to neighbouring municipalities is required
Position Type:
Other
Rate of Pay:
$47,050 - $55,000 annually
Start Date:
N/A
End Date:
N/A
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 35 hours/wk. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of scheduling, and some weekends and evenings may be required.
Closing Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Description:
Strive is a collaborative, community driven organization that supports the professional growth and development of early years professionals across London, Middlesex, Elgin, and Oxford with a goal to build capacity within the sector and enhance service provision for children and families. Since 2014, Strive has been meeting to discuss and consider how to enhance a collaborative approach to quality child care and professional learning across all early years and child care programs. Our community is interested in a process that supports reflection and sustainable evolution rather than a prescribed method to measure.
Strive leverages administrative support from a backbone organization; Childreach, and takes all organizational initiatives to the membership for endorsement.
Working with the Strive team, this role will demonstrate leadership and innovation in advancing a visionary approach to mentoring. You will work closely with City of London & Middlesex County Children Services and build relationships to support early years’ professionals across London and Middlesex. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of one-to-one mentorship programs for organizations and professionals that align with the goals of Strive, City of London and Middlesex County. You will also serve as a liaison for new, emerging, and existing leaders to strengthen and build in community. Throughout project delivery, will analyze efficiency and participant outcomes to inform sustainability.
The position will be a full-time; staff position based on 35 hours a week and will be employed by Childreach and managed by the Strive Manager. (As long as funding is available to support the position.)
Key Responsibilities:
Nurture strong working relationships and engagement with professionals in partner organizations across London and Middlesex;
Engage in London and Middlesex professional networks and Communities of Practice;
Advance research and analysis of mentoring approaches, project work, and community needs;
Oversee the development and implementation of a system-wide approach to support early years’ professionals with mentoring at various levels (e.g., one-to-one mentorship, communities of practice, professional learning, etc.);
Conduct ongoing analysis of efficacy and learning outcomes to inform sustainability;
Serve as a liaison for new, emerging, and existing leaders to strengthen and build in community;
Facilitate professional learning in multi-modalities (i.e., in-person, online, seminar, workshop, Community of Practice) as necessary;
Participate in meaningful professional learning opportunities as related to personal and professional goals, growth and organizational direction;
Work alongside and collaboratively with existing Community Animator;
Work with Strive Team on projects to support London and Middlesex as needed; and
Administrative duties as required.
Other duties as assigned to support the work of Strive and Childreach.
Skill Requirements:
Demonstrated understanding of the local child care and early years system, Ministry of Education directives, and Provincial frameworks.
Understanding of various approaches to support questioning, researching, and reflection;
Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, analytical, and research skills;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other digital communication strategies; working knowledge of Zoom and Teams an asset;
Excellent facilitation, presentation, and public speaking skills; and
Exceptional interpersonal, engagement and coordination skills.
Qualifications:
Bilingual French and English an asset
Education:
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership preferred
And/or Early Childhood Education Diploma
Experience:
Management/Leadership experience an asset
Licenses and Certificate:
Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators and a member in good standing
Current criminal reference check
Valid first aid/CPR
Valid G driver’s license or reliable transportation for traveling required
Terms and Conditions:
35 hours/week
$47,050 - $55,000 annually
Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the scheduling. Work hours will include some weekends and evenings. Some travel to neighbouring municipalities is required.
This position may be a hybrid between the office at Childreach and work from home approach
Vacation and benefits as per human resources policy
Accountability:
Impact of the Job
The reputation of Strive and Childreach will be greatly enhanced by the professional standards and personal qualities of the incumbent. All duties will be carried out within the policies and procedures and program guidelines of Childreach Centre.
Confidentiality
Strict confidentiality will be observed regarding personnel issues, agency planning and client confidentiality. An oath of confidentiality will be signed, and breach of this oath will result in immediate dismissal for cause.
To Apply:
For full details, please see the following document: Strive Community Animator
If interested and qualified, please email Ally Scott, Strive Manager, at ally@striveswo.ca with a cover letter and resume by May 15, 2025.
Childreach welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.