Early Learning Consultant
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Contract ¿ 2 Years
Open
Bathurst, NB¿Territory to Cover (Chaleur & Restigouche)

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

Check out what it is like to work at the Government of New Brunswick, where we are working together as One Team One GNB to improve the lives of New Brunswickers every day!

Who we are:
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 mission for New Brunswick public schools is to have each student develop the attributes needed to be a lifelong learner, to achieve personal fulfillment and to contribute to a productive, just and democratic society.

The Early Childhood Development Division is responsible for the development and implementation of the New Brunswick Child Care Curriculum.

The Role:
Reporting to the Early Childhood Services Branch and working with the Early Childhood teams in the school districts, the successful candidate will collaborate in the design, planning, facilitation and delivery of training to early learning childcare staff for preschool children.

What you will do:

• Co-construct, plan and modify professional development workshops and learning modules individually, as a team and in collaboration with the Early Learning Specialist that align with the curriculum framework and based on observations and feedback from the sector.
• Lead and support a collaborative approach for professional learning focused on enhancing reflective practice, advancing pedagogical leadership and building upon existing quality.
• Provide access to resources, materials and on-site support to increase administrator and educator understanding of high-quality practices related to language-rich programs, inclusionary practices and responsive environments for young children.
• Evaluate the implementation of the Curriculum éducatif pour la petite enfance francophone du Nouveau-Brunswickusing specific tools such as the Collaborative Assessment Tool. Communicate with and recommend compliance directives to the Quality Assurance Monitor, as appropriate.
• Provide on-site coaching and mentoring based on individual facility needs and challenges in response to specific curriculum issues and to support the development of quality improvement plans focused on improving practices and understanding of Curriculum éducatif pour la petite enfance francophone du Nouveau-Brunswick.
• Provide professional learning sessions and workshops tailored to needs of community-based initiatives and other early childhood programs and services currently under the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development and the districts.
• Participate in joint initiatives within the School District to support positive transitions and learning experiences during the early childhood period, 0-8 years.
• Promote the Curriculum éducatif pour la petite enfance francophone du Nouveau-Brunswickto a variety of audiences to inform and increase public understanding.
• Support inclusionary practices and implementation of inclusion policies.

Work environment:

• Office location: Bathurst, NB¿Territory to cover: Chaleur & Restigouche
• Opportunity for remote-style work occasionally, as required
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30 p.m.; evening and weekend work required (occasionally);
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

Who you are:
You have a thorough knowledge of the early childhood sector and early childhood education centres. You have the ability to evaluate inclusive early childhood education practises with attention to detail and analyze results in order to intervene to reduce gaps. You are able to facilitate groups, virtually or face-to-face, and coach individuals. You have the ability to adapt quickly, provide high quality customer service and collaborate with other team members and partners. You are customer focused and able to operate within the values of the New Brunswick Public Service.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field
• A minimum of four (4) years in the field of early childhood development and/or education. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Written and spoken competence in French is required. Please state your language capability.
• Extensive knowledge of and practice inCurriculum éducatif des services de garde francophone du Nouveau-Brunswickor the New Brunswick Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum Framework.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Developing Others,
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation and Creative
• Client Service Orientation
• Relationship/Network Building
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Thinking/Innovation

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Training/Instructional Techniques,
• Presentation Skills,
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge, and
• Knowledge of Group Facilitation Techniques.

Operational requirements:

• Some travel within the province

Wage:
Pay Band 4 - $56,758 - $79,378 annually

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

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 on-line at www.ere.gnb.ca, by mail at the following address or by email at [email protected] by December 15, 2024 indicating competition number
24-2000-C30. 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, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: (506) 259-1908

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

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Aboriginals, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.

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