The EarlyON Pedagogical Educator provides pedagogical leadership, coaching, and operational support to EarlyON Practitioners. This position promotes high-quality, inclusive, play-based programming while supporting professional growth, collaboration, and consistency across EarlyON services. Working collaboratively with EarlyON management, the Pedagogical Educator supports program coordination, staff development, and continuous improvement.
Pedagogical Leadership & Coaching
• Provide individualized coaching, mentorship, and ongoing support to EarlyON Practitioners.
• Conduct regular on-site visits to observe programming, offer constructive feedback, and encourage reflective practice.
• Facilitate one-on-one coaching meetings to support professional development and identify opportunities for growth.
• Promote best practices aligned with How Does Learning Happen? and EarlyON program guidelines.
Program Coordination & Support
• Organize and facilitate EarlyON team meetings to encourage collaboration and consistent programming.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of larger-scale EarlyON events and community initiatives.
• Support the development and implementation of engaging, inclusive, and family-centred programming.
• Identify program needs and collaborate with management on opportunities for improvement.
Administrative & Operational Responsibilities
• Coordinate the collection, review, and submission of EarlyON program statistics.
• Review and coordinate employee timesheets according to established procedures.
• Coordinate the ordering and distribution of program materials and supplies within approved guidelines.
• Support communication and coordination between EarlyON locations, practitioners, and management.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to coaching, programming, and operational activities.
Collaboration & Accountability
• Foster positive, respectful, and collaborative relationships with practitioners, families, and community partners.
• Support the implementation of organizational policies, budgeting, procedures, and program expectations.
• Communicate operational challenges and employee concerns to management as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Must be a Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Experience working in early childhood education, preferably within EarlyON or family-centred programs.
• Strong understanding of child development, play-based learning, and How Does Learning Happen?
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and support colleagues using a strengths-based approach.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to facilitate meetings, coordinate initiatives, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong computer skills and ability to maintain accurate program documentation.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective collaboration with management and colleagues.
• French and English language proficiency considered an asset.
• Valid Vulnerable Sector Check and Standard First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain them.