Position Overview The Inclusion & Pedagogy Facilitator is an embedded, proactive role designed to strengthen inclusive practice, build educator capacity through side-by-side mentoring, and support families through collaborative, relationship-based engagement. This role focuses on preventative, pattern-based support rather than reactive intervention.

Daily Rhythm: 30 hours protected in-program. Remaining 7.5 hours planning/prep, internal meetings, documentation and family engagement.

Role Structure & Protected Time

This role includes both non-ratio (protected) and in-ratio (program support) responsibilities.

This time is dedicated to:

- Observation and reflection
- Educator mentorship and support
- Individualized planning for children
- Collaboration with Resource Consultants and families
- Documentation and follow-up

This time is protected and not to be routinely used for staffing coverage, except in urgent or unforeseen circumstances. In-Ratio / Program Support Time

This includes

- Supporting classrooms as needed
- Modeling inclusive and responsive practices
- Building relationships with children and educators
- Stepping into ratio where appropriate

Weekly Role Balance (Guiding Framework) ~40% Program Support (in program)

~40% Educator Support & Mentorship

~20% Observation, Planning, and Collaboration

This structure ensures the role remains relational and capacity-building.

Role Overview The Inclusion and Pedagogy Facilitator is a relational leadership role within the Centre.

You will work alongside educators to:

- Deepen inclusive and responsive practice
- Support children with additional needs
- Strengthen team capacity through modeling and reflection
- Embed Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing into daily practice

Key Responsibilities

- Work alongside educators to support inclusive, responsive, and culturally grounded practices
- Support children with additional needs through observation, co-regulation, and individualized approaches
- Provide in-the-moment mentorship, modeling, and guidance to educators




- Collaborate with Resource Consultants and external supports
- Support curriculum implementation aligned with Indigenous pedagogies, the Centre’s program statement and Early Learning Bundle.
- Assist educators in adapting environments and experiences
- Participate in documentation, reflection, and team discussions
- Build strong, respectful relationships with children, families, and staff
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and responsive learning setting
- Adhere to all licensing, health and safety, and Centre policies
- Support program operations when needed, while maintaining the integrity of the role

Core Responsibilities 1. Inclusive Practice & Support Systems

- Maintain oversight of children requiring additional support
- Collaborate with external partners and attend meetings
- Translate recommendations into classroom strategies
- Support early identification of needs
- Guide implementation of preventative and inclusive approaches

2.Pedagogical Mentorship & Knowledge Mobilization

- Work side-by-side with educators in classrooms
- Model responsive, relational, and co-regulated practice
- Support real-time reflection and decision-making
- Translate theory into practice
- Use declarative, non-judgmental language in coaching
- Strengthen educator confidence and capacity
- Lead CQI plan
- Collaborate on building annual GICCFC training plan

Maintaining leadership of Mehrit Centre Training 3. Observation, Documentation & Referrals

- Guide educators in meaningful documentation
- Ensure documentation precedes referrals
- Monitor implementation of support plans
- Track consistency across classrooms
- Strengthen evidence-based referral processes

4.Family Engagement & Support





- Act as a consistent and trusted point of contact for families
- Support communication between educators, leadership, and external partners
- Provide accessible and culturally responsive resources
- Support families navigating additional supports

5. Pattern Recognition & Program Development

- Identify trends across classrooms (monthly pulse checks)
- Bring insights to leadership and staff discussions
- Support reflective practice and team learning
- Contribute to ongoing program quality improvement, morale staff culture

6.Collaboration Across Roles

- Work in alignment with Floor Lead to ensure practice and operations are connected
- Collaborate with Culture & Language Facilitator to embed cultural practices meaningfully
- Support Team Leads in strengthening educator practice within rooms
- Maintain clear communication to avoid duplication or role confusion
- Other duties as assigned that fit in the role

Monthly Deliverable: Provide a monthly overview including active support plans, referrals in progress, patterns identified, environmental trends, family engagement highlights, and emerging professional learning needs.

Conditions of Employment

- Valid Vulnerable Sector Check
- Up-to-date immunization and health requirements
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
- Good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators
- Completion of required policies and training

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Pay: From $31.00 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kitchener, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:
- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Experience:
- Early childhood education: 5 years (required)
- Resource Consultant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:
- Registered Early Childhood Educator (required)
- Resource Consultant Certificate (equivalencies accepted) (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Inclusion and Pedagogy Facilitator (Kitchener)
🏢 Ga'nigǫhi:yo Indigenous Child Care and Family Centre
📍 Kitchener