Permanent (OPEN)
Director of Early Learning and Development
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Fredericton / Flexible Work Location within New Brunswick

At the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD),
we are dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission.

The opportunity:
The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is dedicated to fulfilling New Brunswick's educational mission. The work we do aims to develop engaged and ethical citizens who lead balanced lives and have a desire to learn throughout their lives. Our actions in this regard have a positive impact on our communities and help to improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking an individual for the Education Services - Anglophone Division as Director of Early Learning and Development in Fredericton.

Who you are:
You are a visionary leader with a passion for early childhood education and a deep understanding of the importance of quality learning experiences in the formative years. You are an expert in your field, with a proven track record of successful leadership in early childhood development programs. You are innovative, collaborative, and dedicated to ensuring that every child has access to the resources they need to thrive. You have a respect for safety, you treat people in a polite and professional manner, always showing kindness. You are concerned for the wellbeing of New Brunswickers.

What you will do:
Reporting to the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Education Services Division (Anglophone), the successful candidate will play a crucial role in shaping the future of early childhood education in our province. You will be responsible for advising senior management on the direction for curriculum, inclusion support, early intervention, as well as key actions of the Canada-Wide agreement.

The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include:

Financial Management and Accountability:

• Administering the early learning and development branch budget totaling $11M annually.
• Forecasting and monitoring operational and project budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
• Overseeing the development of program key performance indicators and accountability measures, including financial reporting and compliance with provincial program design, policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards.

Human Resources Management:

• Managing a team of 15 professional and administrative direct reports.
• Coaching and mentoring staff, distributing work assignments, managing expectations, and establishing priorities.
• Conducting ongoing and annual performance reviews, identifying key performance measures, providing clear and direct feedback, addressing conflicts and performance issues, and assisting with workload organization and priorities.

Curriculum Development/Professional Learning and Quality Improvement:

• Leading the design, development, and implementation of early childhood curriculum, professional learning, quality, and inclusion initiatives aligned with government direction, strategic plans, current research, and preferred practices, as well as regulatory frameworks.
• Overseeing the development of policies, procedures, guidelines, and the accountability framework for programs, including outcome indicators and financial reporting

Leadership/Networking/Relationship Building:

• Establishing and maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and partners to ensure full integration of early childhood and school services and promote a shared understanding of the government's vision for a continuum of learning from birth to graduation.
• Collaborating with school districts on provincial strategies pertaining to early learning, focusing on defining and establishing the continuum of learning, planning, and implementing the alignment of the early learning and public education system.
• Leading strategic thinking and creative problem-solving with internal and external stakeholders regarding early learning and childcare services and early childhood programs to ensure effective resolution of service delivery and program design challenges.
• Representing the department on interdepartmental and intergovernmental committees, such as the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Joint Management Committee and CMEC Early Learning Committee.

Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following:

Need to have:

• Master Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in early childhood leadership roles, such as early childhood specialist, director, administrator, or an early years curriculum consultant.
• Strong understanding and experience leading implementation and application of the New Brunswick Early Learning and Childcare Curriculum Framework- English.

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience in a field such as adult education/coaching may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in English is required. Please state your language capability.
Behavioural Competencies:

• Coaching and Team Development
• Organizational Awareness
• Organizational Commitment
• Relationship Building
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thinking

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and the Department's Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Department's Fiscal Environment

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Written Communication

Wage:
Pay Band 8: $105,924 ¿ $119,288 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30
• We promote a scent-reduced environment

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services
• 1 paid Volunteer Day per year to give back to your community
• 1.25 days/month of paid vacation
• 1.25 days/month of paid sick leave

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.

How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca or by email at [email protected] by January 6, 2025, indicating competition number 24-2000-006. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Human Resource Services
Place 2000, 250 King Street
Fredericton, N.B. E3B 5H1
506-259-1908

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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