Manager, EarlyON Child and Family Centres (Perm)

Summary of Duties:
➢ Plan, develop, implement, evaluate and monitor core program and service delivery requirements and ensure that

programming is responsive to community and family needs and delivered in accordance with Municipal and Provincial

requirements;

➢ Provide support and advice to Superintendents of Education, Principals, early years staff and other system

administrators to ensure consistency of program standards and procedures among all early years programs;

➢ Responsible for the overall management and direction of EarlyON staff including planning, staffing, recruitment,

professional development and review staff performance;;

➢ Develop, implement and monitor the budget to ensure programming requirements are being met in accordance with

Municipal and Provincial requirements; prepare required budget reports and related documents;

➢ Provide support in the development and implementation of policies and procedures;

➢ Develop responsive programming and provide mandated core services for children and their families (ages 0 to 6

years);

➢ Plan, organize and deliver workshops and professional development activities for staff;

➢ Liaise with and maintain intergovernmental relationships (e.g., EarlyON Network tables, Toronto Child and Family

Network, Early Years Community Advisory Committee, etc.);

➢ Represent TDSB’s EarlyON programs at various internal and external committees;

➢ Conduct site visits to programs, offer support, problem-solve issues and meet with principals and partner agencies to

set goals and direction, and resolve programming and delivery related issues;

➢ Prepare reports and proposals as required;

➢ Provide leadership in fostering equity and inclusiveness in the development and implementation of programs and

services;

➢ Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
➢ University degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with five years progressively responsible related

experience in early years programs or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

➢ In depth knowledge and understanding of Provincial and Municipal requirements for EarlyON programs;

➢ In depth knowledge of early childhood best practices and related current research;

➢ Thorough understanding of TDSB policies and procedures related to EarlyON programs;

➢ Experience in program design and working with funding partnerships;

➢ Demonstrated problem-solving, facilitation and conflict resolution skills;

➢ Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse school community environment;

➢ Proven ability in promoting equitable practices which value inclusiveness and diversity;

➢ Successful supervisory experience with strong leadership, mentoring and team building skills;

➢ Strong oral and written communication skills including presentation and report writing skills;

➢ Knowledge and understanding of related Board and departmental policies and procedures (e.g. purchasing, financial

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management), collective agreement provisions and employment/labour legislation;

➢ Experience developing and managing a budget; and,

➢ Proficient skills and expertise in the use of computer technology and the use of a variety of software/applications (e.g.

Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Shared drives; video conferencing, etc.).

Special Requirements:
➢ Provision of own vehicle for Board Business.

➢ Requires regular travel across the TDSB

Location: 2 Trethewey Drive

Work Year: 12 month

Work Hours: 35 hours per week

Please note:Applications must be submitted:
1. in résumé form with a covering letter to: [email protected]

2. with competition # SCH II-21-0148NE in the subject line

3. Apply no later than 12:00 noon on June 25, 2021

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will not be acknowledged in writing.

We strive to meet the accommodation needs of persons with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to make

their needs for accommodation known in advance, during the application process.

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