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Early Childhood Education Specialist

2 weeks ago


Markham, Canada Sentient HR Services Inc. Full time

**The Organization**

**The Role**

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Specialist will act as the primary coordinator for staff to be connected with shift openings in child care centres. The ECE Specialist will be responsible for being aware of the status of our part-time employees, including but not limited to their general availability, strengths, areas of opportunity, motivations to work, and future employment goals. As the primary contact for Sentient Supply Staff, the ECE Specialist will increase the ability to fill shifts, based on their knowledge of our staff and what shifts (centre location, times, etc.) would meet their desired job. The ECE Specialist will also lead the Quality Assurance program, which includes visiting centres to observe and provide constructive feedback to each supply staff annually. The job entails coaching supply staff if an issue arises in a centre, tracking client issues with staff, and reporting issues and resolutions to Management. As an advocate for Sentient, the role will include being an emergency supply staff in the scenario that a supply staff is unable to make his/her shift and Sentient needs to fill the position.

Sentient HR is a trusted partner in the field of early childhood education. The ECE Specialist is the contact to the Ministry of Colleges and Universities. The planning, monitoring, growth and implementation of Sentient’s Apprenticeship Program is managed by the ECE Specialist.

As the lead on managing the staff recognition program, the ECE Specialist will track and motivate staff through the incentive program and provide recommendations for changes to the program. The ECE Specialist will be aware and hold membership to industry organizations and associations and be cognizant of industry trends and changes.

**Success**

The successful ECE Specialist will be a trusted partner of and primary contact for over 300 supply staff. The ECE Specialist will be a results-drive individual, capable of ensuring that new staff are scheduled to work once all documentation is complete, support staff in training on the website, and get to know each staff in order to best serve them. The Specialist will be able to inspire supply staff to increase their level of engagement, commitment to their role and pride to work as a part of Sentient. The ECE Specialist is an RECE who has the experience to coach staff, build rapport quickly, and have both business acumen and experience in the classroom. The successful ECE Specialist will bring Sentient closer to our staff and be the first choice to work for in the child care supply staffing industry.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Must hold an Early Childhood Education Diploma from an accredited institution or its equivalent.
- Must have proof of current registration with the College of Early Childhood Education and be a member in good standing.
- Must have a current clear Vulnerable Sector Police Reference Check.
- Must hold a valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C certificate.
- Must provide an up-to-date immunization record as per new Ministry requirements.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children between the ages of 18 months - six (6) years. Asset: School Age experience.
- Must have excellent command of the English language (both oral and written); highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to co-operate, follow instructions and make difficult decisions.
- A working knowledge of the Ministry of Educations Early Years Act and the City of Toronto’s Assessment for Quality Improvement.
- Results-oriented individuals who have an entrepreneurial spirit will be most fulfilled by this role.
- A dynamic individual with a natural drive to achieve goals, who is very focused on building the business.

**Skills, Knowledge and Abilities**
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Desire to go “above and beyond” to enrich lives.
- High achiever driven by retention goals, staff satisfaction and growing a business.
- Must be able to coach staff by using excellent behaviour guidance skills that include positive reinforcement, redirection strategies and co-regulation.
- Takes direction and feedback well and follows through with tasks requested by due dates set.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Patience and a customer-centric view.
- The ability to communicate professionally, with a high competency in grammar and writing.
- Understanding of the nature of the child care industry.
- Intermediate proficiency level in Word and Excel.
- Experience with building partnerships with various Child Care Associations.
- A high degree of confidence in dealing with ambiguity.
- Flexibility - the role includes last-minute supply work in emergency situations, potentially weekly.
- Must have the ability to work independently, managing time and workload.
- Nimble in business; able to make recommendations to management to stay ahead of competition.
- Alignment with Foray/Sentient Charter and Values.

**Duties and