The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) a Statutory Body of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information with responsibility to regulate the operations of Early Childhood Institutions, is seeking to identify highly motivated and dynamic individuals to fill the following post:
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (GMG/SEG 2) — Regions 5, 6 & 7
Purpose of Job
Reporting to the Early Childhood Development Supervisor, the Early Childhood Development Officer is responsible for promoting the comprehensive development of early childhood institutions within the context of the Early Childhood Act, Regulations and Standards, through the provision of technical expertise and monitoring and supervisory functions.
Key Responsibility Areas
• Monitors and provides supervision for the delivery of ECD programmes and services through regular visits to assigned ECls;
• Provides technical support to ensure that ECIs maintain a readiness focus, and provide an appropriate learning environment for children.
• Disseminates information and provides guidance to operators and staff of ECIs on the legal and regulatory requirements and the standards for the operation of Early Childhood Institutions;
• Provides technical support to ECIs to facilitate the attainment of legal and regulatory requirements and standards for operation;
• Assists the operators of ECIs in preparing development plans for the institutions to facilitate compliance with the EC Act and Regulations;
• Provides support and shares strategies with teachers and practitioners in implementing developmentally appropriate strategies in a variety of early childhood settings;
• Assists in the implementation of an integrated curriculum as a teaching strategy for young children among teachers and practitioners, and ensures appropriate planning and delivery of the curriculum;
• Supports the development and/or strengthening of governance systems for early childhood institutions by providing technical support to ECI Management Bodies, Parent Teachers Associations, and Zone Action Committees;
• Assists in the development and maintenance of Early Childhood Institution-based parenting programmes;
• Develops operational plan for the development of early childhood institutions;
• Monitors the distribution of grants and subsidies to Early Childhood Institutions;
Minimum Required Education and Experience
• BSc. in Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Education, Social Sciences or a related discipline
• Five (5) years working experience in early childhood development or a related field, with three
(3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity
Remuneration: Salary Scale $4,266,270.00 – $5,737,658.00 per annum, and any other allowances attached to the post
Written application along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae should be submitted no later than Friday, June 27, 2025, to:
Director, Human Resource Management & Administration
Early Childhood Commission
7-9 Harbour Street, Kingston
email: careers@ecc.gov.jm
Applications will only be accepted via the email address provided. We thank all applicants; however, only persons who are shortlisted will be contacted.