Learning Specialist for English Language Arts K-5
1 Year Contract (OPEN)
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 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 EECD develop programs and offer services that support parents and educators and encourage learners to achieve lasting and transferable learning that will serve them throughout their lives.

Who you are:

• You possess an appetite for compelling research evidence.
• You will be flexible and responsive with a strong interest in contributing to the One Team One GNB approach to supporting the Education System.
• You possess strong active listening skills, are purpose driven and motivated to learn.
• You have familiarity with the NB Curriculum Framework and you hold the Education Sector in the highest regard.

What you will do:
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking a Learning Specialist for English Language Arts K-5 to join the Anglophone Educational Services Division, Learning and Achievement Branch. Reporting to the Director of Learning and Achievement for K-8, you will support the current Building Blocks of Reading initiative for K-5, as well as other curricular areas as needed. A large portion of the portfolio will involve supporting K-5 English Language Arts and Explore Your World implementation, as well as Academic Support Teacher data collection and analysis. You will also:

• Review and further develop the curriculum, teacher resources, and Academic Support Teacher (AST) resources.
• Support data collection plans.
• Collaborate with curriculum learning specialists, districts, ESS, and Assessment and Analysis on the development of resources for professional learning.
• Endorse and support curriculum products and services, develop briefing notes, communicate impact data to formal government, and support provincial community of practice for instructional leaders of English Language Arts.

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 essentials:

• Master's degree in Education, or a related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of teaching experience at the K-5 level.
• An equivalentcombination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Leadership Experience
• Project Management Experience
• Strong written communication skills
• Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
• Written and spoken competence in English 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:

• Curriculum development experience
• Change Management training and/or experience
• Experience with formal research
• Experience in Instructional Design

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Conceptual Thinking
• Developing Others
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thinking

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Research Methodologies, Principles and Practices
• Project Management
• Knowledge of Group Facilitation Techniques
• Presentation Skills
• Written Communication

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 - $90,480 to $109,486 annually

Work environment:

• Office location: 250 King Street, Fredericton.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30.
• Possibility of remote work within New Brunswick.
• We promote a scent-reduced environment.
• Providing a safe workplace for all: Your health and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.

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 and safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health and safety.

How to apply:
We encourage applicants to apply online at www.ere.gnb.ca or by email at [email protected] by March 27, 2025, indicating competition number 24-2000-C47. 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
506-259-1908

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

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

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