Program Specialist

1 month ago

Burlington, Canada YMCA HamiltonBurlingtonBrantford Full time

**Pedagogical Specialist**
Location: Ron Edwards Family YMCA (500 Drury Lane, Burlington, Ontario) and supporting various YMCA Child Care sites located in Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford regions.
Position Type: Full-Time Salaried, with benefits and a complimentary YMCA membership
Starting Salary Range: $43,562.50 - $51,500.00, commensurate with experience

**Benefits & Perks**
We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:

- Competitive total compensation packages
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Opportunities for career advancement

**Position Description**:
Reporting directly to the General Manager of Program Integrity and Training, the Pedagogical Specialist will provide support to the Association’s preschool and school age childcare programs through daily program visits in a support capacity, conducting quality assessments/audits and trainings within the Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford region. Responsibilities will include expectations associated with the implementation of A Place to Connect, YMCA Playing to Learn, How Does Learning Happen, High Five and CCEYA with a focus on enhancing curriculum quality.

Hours of work are based on 40 hours per week, with the flexibility to be available early mornings, later afternoons, evenings, and weekends to accommodate the needs of the childcare program. Use of a vehicle is required to conduct multi
- regional visits, provide off-site training and to provide onsite program support.

**What You’ll Do**:

- Provide 20 - 25 hours per week of in program role modeling to support curriculum implementation, referencing the assessment tool to provide accurate information.
- Complete observations on programs regionally (Hamilton, Burlington, and Brantford) with the purpose of supporting quality and compliance, identifying components of YMCA Curriculum and Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA).
- Work closely with the General Manager of Program Integrity and Training, Area Managers, Inclusion Support Facilitators, Child Care Supervisors and Curriculum team.
- Inform, guide, and educate frontline educators on best practices and pedagogy as it relates to YMCA Curriculum and How Does Learning Happen.
- Develop reports to accurately track visits that align with CCEYA, Curriculum and quality.
- Deliver curriculum to assigned region.
- Implement effective resources that support and enhance the quality of programs: Implement various quality assessment tools (Curriculum pre-assessments, ECERS 3, SACERS, GROOVE).
- Model and comply with association policies, procedures, best practices and employee expectations as established by the YMCA.
- Develop and maintain relationships with community partners.
- Provide administrative support to the General Manager of Program Integrity and Training
- Provide accurate information to resolve concerns.
- Prepare accurate reports as required.
- Deliver YMCA Playing to Learn core trainings and A Place to Connect core trainings.
- Perform other duties as required.

**What You’ll Bring**:

- University Degree in child related field or completion of Early Childhood Education program
- Knowledge of YMCA Curriculum
- Knowledge of Child Care Early Years Act (CCEYA)
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR (Level C) certification
- Current and satisfactory police records check with Vulnerable Sector Check (issued within the past 6 months) is a condition of employment

**A Major Asset If**:

- You are a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE).
- You have completed post-secondary education in Adult Learning.
- You have current knowledge of ECERS/SACERS/High Five/Groove Education.

This position requires a commitment to the YMCA mission and core values of: Inclusion, Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility, as well as a commitment to building developmental assets in children and adults.

**Organizational Overview**

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA’s determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

**Inclusion, Diversity, Equality and Accessibility**

The YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w

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