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• Design and deliver workshops, mentorship, and coaching to support educators in adopting effective teaching methods and fostering continuous professional growth.• Conduct site visits and program assessments to evaluate teaching quality, learning environments, and curriculum effectiveness.• Act as a resource and advisor for teaching staff and administrators, helping to address challenges and enhance pedagogical practices.• Oversee the implementation of innovative and inclusive curricula, ensuring alignment with pedagogical frameworks and regional needs. • Ensure adherence to regional and organizational standards, including compliance with government regulations and accreditation requirements.

• Identified and evaluated relevant knowledge, experience, hard and soft skills in relation to job requirements. • Conducted face-to-face interviews in person and through video calls and provided recommendation to management.• Managed the scheduling and logistics of interviews.• Initiated follow-up calls with potential candidates and conducted reference checks.• Facilitated seamless onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.• Participated in recruitment events and job fairs with universities, colleges and community partners to support with hiring of educators for the Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford regions.• Completed all other workforce-related administrative work and assist General Manager in other projects.

• Ensured all program areas were in compliance with The Ministry of Education licensing through daily, weekly, and monthly checklists and reported any issues in a timely manner.• Provided interest-based play experiences for children aged 6 to 12 years old.• Updated all children and staff documents to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Education requirements.• Collaborated with colleagues, parents and caregivers through positive and ongoing daily communication.

• Modelled and provided training to new staff on how to properly implement the YMCA Curriculum and follow The Ministry of Education standards.• Worked closely with the centre director in arranging and conducting interviews and reference checks.• Updated policy and procedures to maintain in compliance with provincial, federal, and municipal government standards.• Maintained waitlist, contacted and registered families into age appropriate child care programs.• Displayed strong organizational skills by monitoring and creating schedules of various staff.

• Planned, implemented and assessed developmentally appropriate learning activities and experiences for children aged 3 months to 4 years old.• Addressed the unique needs of each child by individualizing the curriculum to provide an inclusive environment.• Conducted monthly parent-educator interviews.• Supported co-workers to provide a quality program for children and their families.• Maintained positive relationships with parents through daily communication as well as quarterly meetings.

Early Childhood Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Sociology