Company: Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
The MISSISSAUGAS OF THE CREDIT FIRST NATION
is accepting applications for the full time, 3 YEAR CONTRACT position of
“Early Years Pedagogical Lead”
Closing Date: August 15th, 2024, at 12:00PM
Job Summary: The Pedagogical Lead will work alongside Educators and support practices that enable them to be thoughtful and intentional about their work with young learners. They will promote deep professional and pedagogical engagement through research, reflective practice, and critical, collaborative dialogue. Support Educators to reimagine Early Childhood Education as an opportunity for social and cultural responsiveness. Ensure the overall implementation of all Early Learning and Child Care innovation programs are meeting the goals and standards of the framework and that the educators are consistently and deliberately striving for excellence.
Education:
- Must hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology,
- OR a diploma from a recognized post-secondary program recognized by the College of Early Childhood Educators
- OR a letter of recognition of equivalency issued by the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario (AECEO).
- Practical experience in an elementary school and/or licensed child care setting
Knowledge:
- A good working knowledge of the Ontario Early Years Curriculum
- Understanding of the stages of early childhood development
- Trauma Informed Care and Practice
- Incorporating Technology into the Classroom
Skills/Abilities
- Ability to write/record in a comprehensive and concise manner;
- Excellence in interpersonal skills – oral and written;
- Participate in training and upgrading;
- Must have an ability to work with a variety of other professionals in the field, team members and families on an ongoing basis;
- Must have a warm, supportive attitude toward children;
- Must be reliable;
- Must be flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to innovations in the program;
- Must be willing to accept supervision and constructive criticism to enhance work performance;
- Must be respectful of differences in family lifestyles, backgrounds and value systems;
- Must be willing to work in conditions involving exposure to: bodily fluids, infectious diseases, frequent high noise levels and occasional inclement weather;
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs;
Other Requirements
- Must be a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Must have a current (within 6 months) satisfactory result from a Criminal Record Check including a vulnerable sector check.
- Must provide up-to-date immunization records, or a letter stating exemption on grounds of religion, conscience or medical recommendation.
- Must provide a current Health Assessment signed by a medical
- Must have a Safe Food Handler’s Certificate, or be willing to obtain one ASAP
- Willing to complete Kindergarten Additional Qualification Courses
- Willing to travel for Professional Development and Training as required.
Please submit your cover letter, resume, educational qualifications and three (3) references (preferably work related) to:
The Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
Attention: Personnel Committee
2789 Mississauga Road
Hagersville, ON
N0A 1H0
Applications will also be accepted by fax at 905-768-1225 or via email at the address listed below.
A detailed job description is available at the Admin Building or by email at hrassistant@mncfn.ca
Miigwech to all who apply, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.