Assistant Director of Early Childhood Services

Assistant Director of Early Childhood ServicesDepartment of Education and Early Childhood DevelopmentContract - OPEN1 position - District scolaire francophone Nord-Ouest

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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 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.

What you will do:

Reporting to the Director of Early Childhood Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the director in carrying out the mandate of the team: providing high-quality integrated services supporting children`s holistic development to promote positive and enriching experiences.

The major responsibilities of the position are:

• Support the director in their duties.
• Take part in supervising, supporting, and evaluating the performance of employees.
• Take part in managing human, financial, and material resources for the team.
• Provide for the development of various early childhood initiatives and programs.
• Maintain a close partnership and connection between the various partners providing services to families with preschool-age children.
• Participate in the monitoring of the Early Intervention Program.
• Participate in various committees as an early childhood representative.
• Other related duties.

Who you are:

• You have a thorough knowledge of the early childhood sector.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills.
• You have the ability to analyze early childhood inclusive education practices with attention to outcomes to provide support in order to reduce gaps and thus improve the quality of services provided.
• You have the ability to adapt to change quickly.
• You have a history of effective teamwork and promoting a positive attitude in the workplace.
• You are able to facilitate groups, virtually or face to face.
• You can provide individual support.

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 a related field.
• Minimum of (6) six years` experience in early learning and childcare, early family intervention, autism services or a related field and 1 year of supervisory or management experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years` experience in human resources management.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Creative approach to problem solving.

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:

• Organization awareness.
• Knowledge of early childhood services.
• Knowledge of the school system.
• Knowledge of the Francophone educational curriculum.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking/Judgement
• Change Leadership
• Developing Others
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Results Orientation
• Team Leadership

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of Conflict Management Practices
• Human Resources Management
• Presentation Skills
• Planning and Organizing 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 6: $79,716 - $106,054 annually.

Work environment:

• Office location: in the ¿District scolaire francophone Nord-Ouest¿region.
• Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15AM - 4:30PM.

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.

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 October 26, 2023, indicating competition number 26-2000-C27. 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
Telephone: 1-506-444-4909

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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