Learning Specialist - littératie et français au primaire
Secondment (Open competition)
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Fredericton

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Who we are:
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is a government agency 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 employees of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development establish programs and offer services that support parents and educators and encourage learners, aged 0 to 20, to achieve lasting and transferable learning that will serve them throughout their lives.

What you will do:
Reporting to the Director of Éducation inclusive au primaire, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
Working on the implementation of French curricula from kindergarten to Grade 8. Planning, developing and implementing a program with various professional development modules on learning how to read.
Planning, developing and implementing the literacy strategy. Collaborating with various partners in connection with literacy and French to establish and offer professional development, provide training and develop any other learning resources required for literacy and French.
The key responsibilities of the position are:

• Planning, developing and implementing French programs from kindergarten to Grade 2.
• Planning, developing and implementing the literacy strategy.
• Planning, developing and implementing the programming of various types of training and professional development.
• Doing research on literacy and learning of French.
• Assembling instructional resources.
• Working with various partners in the literacy sector.

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:

Required Competencies:

• A master's degree in education and a minimum of six (6) years' teaching experience in an inclusive K?8 public education system.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• In-depth knowledge of instructional approaches to numeracy and best practices in literacy at the primary level.
• Ability to supervise and train teaching staff.
• Ability to analyze data and adapt strategies to the needs of students and/or teachers.
• Skills in collaboration and development of educational resources

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Written and spoken competence in French is required. Please state your language capability.

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

Nice to have:

• Ability to work independently and manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to communicate effectively

Behavioural Competencies:

• Change Leadership
• Creative/Innovative Reasoning
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Initiative
• Relationship/Network Building

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of group facilitation techniques
• Planning and organizing skills
• Specialized subject matter expertise and knowledge
• Written communication skills

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

Wage:
Pay Band 7 - $91,832 to $111,124 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton, N.B.
• Possibility of remote work within New Brunswick.
• Standard hours of work: Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.

What can GNB offer you?

• Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth, professional development, and training.
• Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to your community.
• Minimum of 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, by mail at the following address, or by email at [email protected] by April 28, 2025, indicating competition number 24-2000-C43. 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

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

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Program contributing to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

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