Pedagogical Coordinator at Western University

Classification & Regular Hours

Hours per Week: 35

Salary Grade 15: $70,560 - $83,000, commensurate with experience.

Please note, this is a wholly grant funded, temporary full time contract opportunity with an expected end date of July 31, 2026.

Secondments are Welcome

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About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The BC Early Childhood Pedagogy Network (ECPN) is a public forum for the advancement of early childhood pedagogies and the establishment of an accessible provincial network of pedagogists to support early childhood educators in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

The Pedagogical Coordinator is a professional role responsible for supporting the development of Pedagogists and for providing the Network’s professional development services for early childhood educators within British Columbia that aligns with the vision of the BC Early Learning Framework. The Pedagogical Coordinator will coach and mentor Pedagogists to create opportunities for enhanced pedagogical work within early childhood, and organize and provide structured, sustained, collaborative dialogues for early childhood educators through ongoing monthly engagements and focused workshops. The Pedagogical Coordinator will work with the leadership team to mobilize the professional development work with educators toward the generation of online resources and in the implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of the Network’s professional development services within British Columbia.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s Degree with a major in Adult Education, Education or other related field
• PhD in a relevant discipline is preferred

Experience:

• 5 years' experience in adult education
• Experience in the early years’ education field
• Experience developing pedagogical approaches

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated innovative, critically reflective pedagogical practice in adult education
• Comprehensive understanding of postfoundational, re-conceptualist, anti-racist, postcolonial theories and practices in early childhood education
• Comprehensive understanding of the BC Early Learning Framework’s vision, principles and areas of learning, and description of pedagogical narrations
• Strong written and oral communication skills to clearly express ideas in an objective manner, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
• Personable and courteous in working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple and varied stakeholders (e.g., Pedagogists, early childhood education directors, community-based organizations)
• Intermediate computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, with an ability to navigate and participate in e-learning platforms
• Demonstrated capabilities in time management, data organization and overseeing concurrent initiatives, projects, and responsibilities
• Ability to research resources for enhancing and supplementing pedagogical and curriculum development, and delivering innovative and situated professional learning opportunities for educators
• Understanding of the implications of the TRC Calls to Action for early childhood education
• Thorough awareness of the early childhood education sector in the British Columbia

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.