12 Month Temporary Children’s Early Years Pedagogical Leader (County of Wellington)

 
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.
 
The minimum qualifications for this position include:

• High School graduation, 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.

This position offers a benefit package and an hourly range of: $67,704.00 – $78,933.40 (2022 Union Compensation Grid), based on a 35 hour work week.
   
ATTENTION: HR DEPARTMENT, County of Wellington Administration Centre, 74 Woolwich Street, Guelph ON N1H 3T9.  E: careers@wellington.ca or F: 519.837.8882. Please respond by one method of application only. No phone calls please. Personal information in relation to the recruitment and hiring process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The County is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for disabilities is available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.