Education Programs Specialist
Full-Time Permanent Position
The College of Early Childhood Educators (the College) regulates the more than 53,000 members of the early childhood education profession in the public interest, pursuant to the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007. The College issues Certificates of Registration, has established a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for the profession, and responds to concerns about
members through a complaints and discipline process. The College is a not-for-profit organization with a staff of 65 and an annual operating budget of approximately $10M.
We are seeking an analytical, collaborative critical thinker experienced in leading the review and development of post-secondary program assessment standards.

Reporting to the Manager, Registration, the key areas of responsibility are to:

• Develop policies, standards, guidelines and tools related to the approval of education programs;
• Lead the assessment of institutional applications for educational program approval as well as the monitoring and auditing of existing programs;
• Develop, implement and evaluate new and/or alternate approaches to assessing individual applications for registration based on current research and best practices;
• Review and make recommendations on individual applicant/member education plans in light of the College’s current registration requirements;
• Act as the primary liaison with post-secondary institutions for the approval of education programs;
• Develop project charters and work plans to guide and monitor implementation of related projects;
• Support the preparation and coordination of a variety of statistical and policy reports; and Prepare and present information to colleagues, committee members and Council.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ demonstrated experience conducting Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) or credential assessments in a post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading policy and program development and evaluation projects and initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience working with approval, certification or accreditation programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of post-secondary education systems as well as early learning care and professional regulatory sectors in Ontario.
• Working knowledge of the current Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (OCAAT) program standards for early childhood education.
• Ability to understand and apply the principles of related legislation, regulations and policies, including the Early Childhood Educators Act, 2007 and the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014.
• Research, analytical, critical thinking and decision-making skills to review, assess and provide recommendations related to the approval of education programs and individual education plans.
• Relationship-management skills to build trust and foster and maintain collaborative, supportive relationships.
• Conflict resolution skills to respond to stakeholder concerns in a constructive manner.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to reply to general inquiries, convey and reinforce regulatory obligations, and create written correspondence.
• Self-motivated with organizational skills to efficiently manage the workload and deal effectively with multiple, competing demands.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Please submit your cover letter and resume by 11:59 p.m., July 4, 2019 on our website. We
thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
The College of Early Childhood Educators is committed to providing accommodations in our
hiring process for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please contact us
and we will work with you to meet your needs.