Professional Learning Consultant

**Professional Learning Consultant - 2 positions**

Affiliated Services for Children and Youth (ASCY) is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, resourceful Registered Early Childhood Educator to work alongside and mentor the Hamilton community and to join our energetic, dynamic, forward thinking team.

The position will require the ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and Saturdays and in a range of community locations.

**DISCLAIMER**:

- The position description outlined above indicates the general nature and level of work expected, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required by the incumbent.
- The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

**What we offer**:

- Permanent position of 37.5 hours a week
- Flexible hours on an occasional basis in a range of community locations required (primary work locations: 1425 Cormorant Road Ancaster/526 Upper Paradise Rd. Hamilton)
- Salary: $27.25/hr. - $33.50/hr.
- 4 weeks’ vacation per year to start
- 3 days of paid time off during December holiday season
- Paid sick time available after successful completion of 3 month probationary period
- Benefits available after successful completion of 3 month probationary period **(shared cost between employer and employee)**:

- Company Pension Plan available after 12 months of continuous employment
- Professional learning opportunities encouraged and provided
- Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Committee and Learning Community

**Qualifications**:

- Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education
- Registered as an Early Childhood Educator with the College of ECE and be in good standing
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience related to Early Learning and Child Care supervision and management
- Experience in developing mentoring relationships among colleagues and in coaching/mentoring Supervisors and Early Childhood Educators
- Strong understanding of reflective practice, engaging environments, observation, and pedagogical documentation
- Strong understanding of supporting educators on reflecting on the environment
- Experience in nurturing early childhood educator’s curiosity, openness and purposefulness through mentorship
- Experience working in a variety of inclusive early learning settings and age groups an asset
- Experience in guiding Early Childhood Educators on the benefit of social emotional development and self-regulation
- Strong applied knowledge of emergent curriculum, Ontario’s pedagogy, “How Does Learning Happen?” and companion documents
- Experience with adult education and making presentations
- Knowledge of and involvement in the early learning community in Hamilton
- Knowledge of current issues in early learning and child care (i.e.: locally, provincially and nationally)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills to support administrative tasks including data collection, compilation and analysis
- Ability to reason and problem solve independently and make decisions
- Knowledge and understanding of current documents that inform the practice of Registered Early Childhood Educators
- Strong technology skills
- Access to transportation and, if applicable, has a valid Ontario driver’s license and carries motor vehicle liability insurance on his/her vehicle
- French language an asset
- Multilingual an asset
- Please note: only those who are offered an interview will be contacted._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $27.25-$33.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
As a condition of employment, all staff are required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated or provide evidence of a valid exemption satisfactory to ASCY prior to the start date.

Application question(s):

- Are you registered and in good standing with CECE?
- Do you hold a diploma in ECE?

**Experience**:

- early learning and child care supervision and management: 7 years (preferred)