Early childhood consultant
Government of Northwest Territories’ department Education, Culture and Employment based in Inuvik, NT is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Early childhood consultant. Government of Northwest Territories’ department Education, Culture and Employment is a cornerstone for fostering educational, cultural, and employment initiatives. Committed to providing quality education, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting employment opportunities, it plays a vital role in the holistic development of the region. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Northwest Territories
Department: Education, Culture and Employment
Division: Beaufort Delta Region
Position: Early childhood consultant
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $44.83 hourly
Employment Type: Full Time/Regular
Position Number: 71-6510
Location: Inuvik, NT, Canada
Job ID: 24483
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have a diploma in early childhood education
Experience: Candidates should have 2 years of related work experience that includes teaching in or supervising a licensed early learning and child care program
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be required to travel to small communities throughout the fiscal year with variability each year depending on the region and the number of early learning and child care programs
- The candidates should work with and around individuals affected by trauma and may be exposed to vicarious trauma
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should possess equivalent combinations of education and experience
- The candidates should have knowledge of NWT communities, Indigenous peoples, and culture, including NWT Indigenous leadership, leadership systems, and community leaders
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to learn and apply awareness of Indigenous educational, social, and cultural issues and challenges, specific to, but not limited to, the NWT
- The candidates should possess knowledge relating to early childhood development theories and their application to ensure early learning and child care programs benefit from evolving thought in the field
- The candidates should have knowledge of human resource development and adult learning theory and practices to ensure assistance to community groups, early learning, and child care program boards and staff is appropriate to these audiences
- The candidates should possess knowledge of the content and interpretation of the NWT Child Day Care Act and Standards Regulations and expertise in early childhood education, including developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood
- The candidates should demonstrate knowledge of child development, pedagogy, and instructional leadership and knowledge of contracts and procurement processes required to support particular projects and initiatives
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to report to the Regional Superintendent and be responsible for licensing and inspecting early learning and child care programs in the NWT in accordance with the NWT Child Care Act and Child Day Care Standards Regulations
- The candidates should be able to provide effective supports and monitor activities to ensure the effective management and accountability of regional early learning and child care funding
- The candidates should be able to ensure adherence to the NWT Child Day Care Act and Child Day Care Standards Regulations and support the 2030 Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Strategy and federal agreements and action plans throughout the region
Benefits:
- The candidates will get annual Northern Allowance of $14,661
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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