Pedagogical Specialist

The
environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or
encourage those from the Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disabled communities to apply. If you need any
accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Leadership and

**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
**Salary Range**: $43,562.50 - $51,500.00, commensurate with experience

**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.

The
environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or
encourage those from the Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and Disabled communities to apply. If you need any
accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People, Leadership and

**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.

**Ready to Make a Difference?**
The YMCA is a charity that ignites the potential in people. #YSavesLives starts with building a strong
community. If you’re passionate about people and excited to lead impactful initiatives, we want to
hear from you

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely

**Heather Mullen**
**General Manager, Program Integrity and Training