Childcare and Early Years Coordinator - Permanent FT - Catholic Education Centre, Brantford

CHILDCARE AND EARLY YEARS COORDINATOR

Reports to: Superintendent of Education

Location: Catholic Education Centre

Full-Time - 35 Hours Per Week -1 2 Month Position (1.0 FTE)

Start Date: January 4, 2027

Reporting to the Superintendent of Education, the Childcare and Early Years Coordinator will facilitate an accessible, responsive, high-quality early years program for the school board in partnership with the Consolidated Municipal Service Managers (CMSM), childcare providers, Before and After School programs and EarlyON™ Child and Family Centres to provide seamless service for children and families from preschool to school age. In collaboration with the curriculum team, the Coordinator also provides leadership and support to Kindergarten classroom to promote positive learning outcomes for young learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate, in collaboration with Human Resources, the promotion, recruitment, interviewing, orientation, training, and scheduling of Registered Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) in kindergarten;
• Build and establish relationships with local post-secondary institutions and community partners;
• Actively engage and support joint decision-making with various third-party stakeholders such as childcare providers, various municipal and social services, Grand Erie Public Health, the Best Start Network, the Consolidated Municipal Service Managers (CMSMs);
• Lead coordination, collaboration and support of a system of responsive, high quality, accessible and increasingly integrated early years programs and services at a local school level;
• Liaise, collaborate and problem-solve with childcare providers, Before and After Care operators, school administrators and the school board Facilities and Health and Safety departments;
• Build the capacity of school administrators, kindergarten educator teams and childcare partners to support the implementation of Ontario's legislation, policies and frameworks for early years;
• Interpret and offer guidance about the application of the Child Care and Early Years Act and related provincial policies, directives and legislation connected to early years;
• Work with partner providers to develop, coordinate and direct Before and After Care school programs;
• Support the joint planning of capital funding projects that include childcare and EarlyON™ Child and Family Centres in schools with school board staff, childcare operators and the CMSM;
• Submit, manage and report on a budget for early years programming which includes Ministry of Education grants and specialized funds;
• Collaborate with the Early Years Consultant and employee group leadership to develop and facilitate professional opportunities for kindergarten educator teams that support high quality, consistent implementation of the kindergarten curriculum through inquiry in a play-based environment;
• Lead the development, promotion and facilitation of the school board's Road to Kindergarten events (or similar programs) for prospective registrants and their families;
• Assist elementary school administrators to develop and implement Welcome to Kindergarten (or similar programs) orientation events;
• Lead the implementation and reporting of school board and Ministry projects such as the Early Development Index (EDI);
• Complete and submit reports and documentation as required by the Ministry of Education and the Consolidated Municipal Service Managers (CMSMs);
• Collaborate with the school board's Business and Finance department to develop and maintain childcare and EarlyON™ leases, fee structures for space utilization, and operational guides or memoranda of understanding;
• Attend meetings as a representative of the school board and Early Years team; and
• Other duties assigned by the Superintendent of Education.

• Current Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) certification in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE);
• University Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Sound knowledge and successful management experience with Early Years program, legislation and funding procedures;
• Experience in the delivery and supervision of collaborative early years services for children and families;
• Experience in group facilitation, consensus building, conflict resolution and problem solving;
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a leadership position; and
• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation;
• Experience working in a school board is an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 29 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multi-site Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north. 

As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included. 

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board's Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement
We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca  in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate's required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

Carol Luciani                              Mike MacDonald

Chair of the Board                    Chief Executive Officer & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6505 | E: info@bhncdsb.ca
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