STEM Program Lead Facilitator (Leadership Role)

Organization: Early Childhood Development Initiative (ECDI)

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract

About Us

Early Childhood Development Initiative (ECDI) is a Toronto-based non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing early learning outcomes for African children aged 0–12. Through culturally affirming, community-rooted programs, ECDI supports Black families and promotes educational equity.

Funded under the Ontario Government’s BYAP initiative, ECDI delivers innovative STEM programs to Black African children across Ontario. We're seeking a passionate STEM Program Lead Facilitator with strong leadership potential to design and deliver hands-on STEM experiences while mentoring youth volunteers and supporting community engagement.

The Opportunity

As a STEM Program Lead Facilitator, you will be involved in direct facilitation, lead program initiatives, mentor youth and volunteers, and represent ECDI in community partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to grow into a leadership position while making a direct impact on Black African children and families across the GTA.

The STEM Program Lead Facilitator will instruct the following four subprograms throughout the year:

Afterschool STEM Program – Tuesday to Friday (after school hours during the fall, winter and spring semesters)

Full-Day STEM Camps - several weeks throughout the summer & March Break

Camp shift hours

Family Math Workshops – One weekend (Saturday or Sunday) per month

Weekend Family Field Trips per quarter

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Delivery

Co-develop and lead Black culturally responsive STEM programming for children ages 6–12

Lead program planning and support execution of four core subprograms (i.e., Afterschool STEM Club, Day Camps, Family Math, Field Trips)

Oversee sourcing, organizing, and inventory of STEM materials and kits

Supervise, mentor, and schedule youth and student volunteers

Serve as a primary point of contact during camps and events

Maintain data collection (e.g., attendance, surveys) and analyze data for reporting

Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Community Engagement

Build relationships with families, schools, communities, and Black STEM professionals

Design and deliver outreach sessions to recruit participants

Represent ECDI at community events and contribute to social media/newsletters

Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Team & Admin Support

Lead volunteer onboarding and training

Maintain accurate records (e.g., attendance, evaluations, incident logs)

Support conflict resolution and ensure positive group dynamics

Collaborate with internal teams and contribute to program improvements

Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager

Minimum Qualifications

Lived experience as a person of African descent

Undergraduate degree in the Sciences

Minimum 3 years’ experience facilitating educational or community-based programs for children

Experience in informal STEM education (e.g., coding, robotics, maker learning, tutoring, camps, afterschool programs, etc.)

Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Zoom, project management software, etc)

Demonstrable organizational and planning skills, ability to prioritize to meet deadlines, strong capacity for self-direction and proactive approach to problem solving

Willingness to travel to various program sites (Toronto and nearby areas)

Demonstrated connection to African or Black communities in Canada

Valid CPR-C certification and current Vulnerable Sector Police Check

Assets:

Experience in team supervision or volunteer coordination

Familiarity with culturally responsive teaching practices

Passion for STEM education

Conversational French language

Master's degree

Job type: Full-time; 40hr/week; contract until March 31, 2026

Salary: $55,000-65,000 (per annum gross salary)

Schedule: 8 hr/day; Monday-Friday (including evenings and occasional Saturday/Sunday)

Why Join Us?

Lead impactful, culturally grounded STEM programs

Gain hands-on experience in youth and community leadership

Join a supportive, mission-driven team

Grow your career in the non-profit and education sector

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to wsuh@ecdinitiative.org

Deadline: October 14, 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.