Children's Early Years Pedagogical Leader - 12 Month

BASIC FUNCTION

This position reports to the Manager of Children’s Early Years Community Services and is responsible to support the increase of quality through capacity building in the early year’s sector throughout the Wellington service delivery area.  Through the use of evidence-based research, early learning guiding documents and consideration of legislative and service system requirements, this position will provide professional development opportunities, resources, and support services primarily for the pedagogical aspect of community based children’s early year’s programmes as per Children’s Early Years Division requirements. Duties also include, but are not limited to, administrative requirements, community training, liaising with community agencies and committees, and adhering to the College of ECE’s Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uphold Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics of the College of Early Childhood Education in all interactions.
• Have a working knowledge of relevant Ministry legislation, policy and curriculum documents and the ability to interpret and apply to practice.
• Provide coaching, mentorship and planned professional learning to community- based board of directors, service providers and Supervisors in their role as leaders for their organization. 
• Provide inclusive and collaborative support to enhance reflective practice and build capacity in the pedagogy of early years’ programmes through on-site coaching, mentorship and planned on-site professional learning with child care and early learning educators.
• Develop, facilitate and implement community professional learning opportunities including training materials and presentations across all aspects of the Early Years system. 
• Work collaboratively with other community service agency staff to build capacity and support interdisciplinary practice.
• Document observations and actively listen while maintaining resiliency abilities when supporting individuals with complex performance matters.  
• Assist community leaders in developing new procedures to support their organization.   
• Support organizations to establish, write, and uphold policies and procedures pertaining to provincial legislation and municipal requirements.
• Negotiate and establish contracts with speakers and venue providers for conferences and training events.
• Maintain records for event registration, receipt of monetary payments and issuing receipts for payments.
• Provide a solution focused approach when working with challenges.
• Attendance as required at meetings and events which may occur on evenings and weekends.
• Report legislative non-compliances to the Ministry of Education and uphold “Duty-to-Report” legislative practices to Family and Children’s Services.
• Represent the County of Wellington in a professional manner.
• Communicate significant concerns and complaints with regards to programme quality to the Manager of Children’s Early Years Community Services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School graduation or equivalent, plus an additional Early Childhood Education Diploma or a letter of equivalency issued by the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario. 
• Must be a Registered Early Childhood Educator in good standing.
• Over two years of full time experience in a supervisory/management and/or formal adult education capacity within the children’s early years sector in the last 10 years.
• Strong working knowledge and ability to demonstrate leadership in pedagogical practice.
• Ability to recommend changes to established methods or procedures. 
• Ability to solve complex problems by creating and recommending a wide range of possible solutions.
• Strong working knowledge of the preparation and delivery of professional learning presentations and facilitation of group discussions.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of child care and early learning educators in a professional manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and agency partners.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective time management and decision making skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently. 
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to stay current with latest research and best practices to provide input into professional learning plans for the community.
• Flexibility and capacity to adapt to change.
• Proficient with email and MS products including Powerpoint, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of accounting functions, including but not limited to recording revenues and expenditures, and working within an allotted budget for events and resources.
• A valid driver’s licence (minimum G2 Class) and access to a reliable vehicle.