Early Learning Consultant

Early Learning Consultant
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Open / Five-year contract
PB 4 Anglophone School District-North

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Are you a passionate early learning expert ready to inspire educators and shape brighter futures for New Brunswick children? IF YES, join our team!

The Opportunity:
Our vision is to build an early learning and childcare system of high quality that families can rely on and where every child receives appropriate services enabling them to reach their full potential. In recognizing the importance of a child's early years, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is committed to enhancing quality, accessibility, and affordability to support families in our province.

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development is seeking knowledgeable, collaborative, and results-oriented individuals to fill the role of Early Learning Consultant, supporting inclusion within Anglophone School District-North. The successful candidate will be client-focused, able to operate within the values of the New Brunswick Public Service, adapt quickly, provide high-quality client service, and collaborate effectively with team members.

The Role:
Reporting to the Director of Early Childhood Services and working within the district early childhood teams in the Anglophone School District-North, the successful candidate will be part of a team of Early Learning Consultants who provide pedagogical guidance, coaching and mentoring to early childhood educators and directors through individual on-site coaching, communities of practice, and professional learning opportunities aligned with the values, goals and principles of theNew Brunswick Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum and Quality Frameworks.

As the Early Learning Consultant, you will:

• Offer guidance and support to ensure the effective implementation of inclusive practices in facilities, while collaborating with administrators and Inclusion Support Workers to monitor child support plans and identify opportunities for coaching and mentoring educators.
• Oversee the Inclusion Support Program, including reviewing applications and managing renewal processes.
• Provide recommendations for inclusion support and guidance in the development and implementation of child support plans for children with additional needs.
• Promote an optimal level of support for children with additional needs through ongoing assessment and adjustment of support plans.
• Facilitate professional learning opportunities for educators to strengthen inclusion support strategies.
• Collect and collate relevant data, stats and information related to the Inclusion Support Program to assess impact and identify areas for improvement.
• Apply and provide effective coaching and mentoring strategies, including on-site support tailored to each facility's strengths, needs, challenges, and anchored in curriculum/quality frameworks to foster continuous improvement, self-awareness, skill refinement, and reflective practices among early childhood educators and administrators.
• Collaborate with provincial Early Childhood teams to contribute to the development and implementation of initiatives or pilots that enhance inclusion and diversity in early learning and childcare.
• Foster collaborative relationships with families, community partners and stakeholders to best meet the needs of children and their families.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (ex; Psychology, Education or Social Work).
• A minimum of four (4) years experience in the field of early childhood development.
• Extensive knowledge of and practice in the Early Learning and Child Care Curriculum Framework.
• Proven experience facilitating meetings and trainings for groups (virtually or face-to-face), coaching individuals, and delivering adult training using evidence-based, meaningful strategies (e.g., adult learning principles, facilitation techniques, or professional development planning).
• Be able to travel within the province following GNB's travel policies.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

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

Nice to Have:

• Experience working in a licensed early learning and childcare facility as an early childhood educator.
• Experience coaching and mentoring adult learners in areas such as curriculum implementation, inclusion and diversity, and developmental or curriculum theory.
• Experience with various types of technology that facilitate communication and collaboration via distance.

Behavioural Competencies: Check out our competencies here!

• Effective Interactive Communication.
• Developing Others.
• Results Orientation.
• Client Service Orientation.
• Relationship/Network Building.

Technical Competencies:

• Proficiency in Coaching/Instructing and Group facilitation techniques.
• Strong Presentation Skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood development is an asset.

Wage:

• Pay Band 4: $59, 046 - $82,576 annually.

Work environment:

• Management non-unionized position.
• Work location: Within Anglophone-North School District boundaries.
• Valid driving license is required. (Traveling is necessary throughout the district).
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30.
• Work schedule may include occasional weekend shifts, based on operational requirements.
• Your Team: A team of up to 20 employees.
• 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.
• A 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 March 12, 2026, indicating competition number 25-2000-C18.?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
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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