Pre-Primary Program Assistant Manager - CC#23-06-07

Pre-Primary Program Assistant Manager

Full Time, Non-Union Position

Location: Central Office, 60 Lorne Street, Truro, NS

CC#23-06-07

The Pre-Primary Program Assistant Manager assists the Program Manager in their responsibilities for supporting the effectiveness of the delivery of the Pre-Primary Program (an inclusive, high quality, play based early learning experience for pre-school age children) and any early years programs throughout CCRCE. Reporting to the Pre-Primary Program Manager, the Assistant Manager must be an active collaborator with a variety of key relationships such as the Early Years Branch of the DoEECD, school board staff, school principals, and community partners. The Assistant Manager has a key role in the implementation of policies, procedures, communications, change management and relationship management as it relates to pre-primary programming for CCRCE. A primary focus of work is with school based early childhood educators and other school based staff to support the effective implementation of the program in a positive, collaborative and growth oriented manner. This is a regional position and will require significant travel across the Chignecto-Central region and may require some travel to other areas in the province.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree with a specialization in early childhood development from a recognized post-secondary institute

Minimum Experience

• At least five (5) years of experience working with pre-school children (within an environment with other early childhood educators)
• At least two (2) years of experience working in a leadership and management capacity in a professional environment

Assets:

• Previous leadership and management role in early childhood development is an asset
• Previous experience working within a large complex public sector

Competencies Required

The Pre-Primary Program Assistant Manager shall have the following competencies:

• Demonstrated ethical and respectful professional behavior
• Understanding and commitment to cultural proficiency and social justice
• Subject matter expertise and pedagogical leadership based on the NS Early Learning Curriculum
• Problem solving
• Effective collaboration
• Relationship development (with schools, board staff, EECD, community service delivery partners, parents, public)
• Champions early learning program priorities
• Experience coaching and mentoring in addition to supervising

Interested applicants must electronically through this online career page

Interested applicants must attach a resume with a concise covering letter highlighting relevant qualifications and experience to their application. The names and contact information of at least three (3) professional references must be included. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Start Date: July 4, 2023

Closing Date for Applications: Monday, May 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm

Salary: As per the Non-Union Handbook