Opportunities

Salary Information

CG29 - $49,267.40 - $54,727.40 per annum

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Early Childhood Education Supervisor assumes responsibility for program planning, working effectively with staff, working with families and children.
• Connecting with the community.
• Administrative responsibilities related to the day-to-day operation of the College of the North Atlantic’s Child Care Centre at the Prince Philip Drive Campus.
• As the demonstration centre for CNA students studying Early Childhood Education, the Early Childhood Education Supervisor is also involved in mentoring students during field practice and lab components of relevant courses.
• This position may be assigned other related duties as it pertains to the role of the Early Childhood Education Supervisor.

Screening Criteria

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education + Level II Certification from the Association of Early Childhood Educators of NL (AECENL)
• At least three years of experience working in a licensed childcare setting

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of early childhood education practices and principles, programming, and legislation
• Supervisory skills.
• Effective Communication Skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build trusting and position relationships with families and students.
• Ability to work as a member of a childcare team.

Conditions of Offer

• A clear certified criminal records check (issued by RCMP) or clear criminal records screening certificate (issued by RNC) to include all jurisdictions in which the applicant has lived in the past 10 years.
• Clear vulnerable sector records check (issued by RCMP/RNC) to include all jurisdictions in which the applicant has lived in the past 10 years.
• Two day standard first aid.
• Current and up-to-date record of immunizations.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Willing to accept a physically demanding position.
• Acknowledges the requirement for lifting and moving children weighing up to 50 lbs, as well as sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent basis.
• Acknowledges the requirement for regularly working in an awkward or cramped position, requiring bending and kneeling.
• Acknowledges the requirement to be high alert, with visual and auditory skills to ensure the well being of all children, including those with special needs, in a fast-paced environment.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Prince Philip Drive Campus.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Sheila Lane, Selection Board Chair, by email at sheila.lane@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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