Casual Early Childhood Educator (ECE)

Government of Nova Scotia; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A Local Education Authority in Prince Edward Island is seeking a Casual ECE to support the Lead Early Childhood Educator in creating and maintaining an engaging learning environment for young children. The role requires ECE Level 2 or Level 3 certification, with at least 3 years of experience in early childhood education. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with children and families of diverse backgrounds. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $24.21.

Qualifications

• ECE Level 2 or Level 3 preferred.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Early Childhood Educator (LECE) within the Pre-primary Program Team.
• Create and maintain an engaging learning environment for young children.

Skills

Understanding of child growth and development

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to create inclusive learning environments

Education

2-year Early Childhood Education Diploma or Bachelor’s degree

Valid standard First Aid training

Job description

South Shore Regional Centre for Education

The South Shore Regional Centre for Education (SSRCE) practices the culturally responsive pedagogy approach in providing an inclusive, diverse, equitable, safe and healthy education that supports learning and success both personally and academically to the 59,000 residents of Lunenburg and Queens Counties, an area of 5,250 square kilometres and a total of 23 schools.

Regional Centres for Education have Employment Equity Policies and/or processes and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mi’kmaw/Indigenous ancestry. Please ensure that you complete the self-identification portion on the position application.

Job Title: Casual ECE Employee Group: NSGEU Raye of Pay $24.21/hr (with ECE certification) Location: Elementary Schools in Lunenburg & Queens Counties Start Date: ASAP

Scope of Responsibilities

The Support Early Childhood Educator (SECE) will support the Lead Early Childhood Educator (LECE) within the Pre-primary Program Team, to ensure a supportive and secure environment for young children attending the Pre-primary Program.

The SECE will receive direction from the LECE and support them to create and maintain an engaging learning environment, one in which children are encouraged to explore and create new knowledge through their experiences and social interactions with others. The SECE will support the use of evidence-based practices and professional judgement to ensure the environment is focused on the holistic development and overall well-being of the child/ren. Working cooperatively with the LECE, the SECE will be responsible to support the implementation of the Pre-primary Program using the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

The SECE will be an active member of the school team reporting to the Pre-primary Facilitator and will work cooperatively with the LECE to support the consistent delivery and assessment of a high quality early learning experience for children attending the Pre-primary Program. In addition, the SECE will act in the place of the LECE as necessary.

Qualifications

• ECE Level 2 (2-year Early Childhood Education Diploma) or Level 3 (Bachelor’s degree) preferred;
• Level 1 or school-age approval but must agree to commence work towards an ECE Level 2 or 3 credential;
• Valid standard First Aid training;
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of recent experience with pre-school aged children;
• Experience with developmentally appropriate observation, documentation and authentic assessment strategies;
• Experience working with children and families with diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and developmental needs.

Abilities

• In-depth understanding of child growth and development and demonstrated knowledge and experience using a play-based pedagogy and child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices;
• Ability to translate theory and best practices into action in early childhood settings;
• Ability to create inclusive and responsive early learning environments that support the diverse and special needs of all children;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Proficient computer skills suitable for report writing and internet research/applications.

Task Dimensions

• Creating an active and dynamic learning environment that supports and includes all children;
• Working with the Lead ECE to clarify roles and responsibilities, establish classroom routines and procedures that will set the stage for a positive learning environment;
• Delivering developmentally appropriate and engaging programming that is responsive to the interests and cultural needs of the children and community;
• Observing, assessing and documenting children’s developmental progress;
• Facilitating family, caregiver and community involvement in program;
• Welcoming and having open communication with families and caregivers regarding their children’s experiences and the program offered;
• Reflecting children’s lives in ongoing displays and celebrations throughout the year;
• Providing timely identification of and responses to children and families in need of additional supports and services, partnering with community-based providers to ensure children’s individual developmental needs are addressed within the context of the Pre-primary Program;
• Supporting the LECE in writing transition plans for children requiring additional supports in preparation for entry into primary;
• Supporting children’s development with materials and resources that focus on emergent literacy and numeracy skills, in particular play-based skills, social emotional skills and gross and fine motor development;
• Demonstrating an understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs, and of the multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning when they are in the presence of a welcoming, inclusive early learning program;
• Understanding appropriate behavior guidance strategies for young children and being able to implement them in consideration of Regional and EECD policies and procedures;
• Collaborating with the LECE to ensure the pre-primary students are welcomed and a part of the school community;
• Providing nutritious snacks using knowledge of the food and nutrition guidelines;
• Supporting the LECE in the day-to-day management of the classroom including assisting in the organizing of all daily programming, supports for students, organizing special events and extra-curricular activities;
• Participating in a comprehensive, ongoing evaluation of the Pre-primary program via the Continuous Quality Improvement process;
• Complying with OHS regulations;
• Other duties as assigned.

Background / Security Checks

All newly hired employees must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record / Vulnerable Sector Check and a Nova Scotia Child Abuse Register Check. Checks completed within the last 3 months will be accepted.

Regional Office based positions require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license. Some school based positions also require travel and candidates may be required to provide a valid driver's license.

Thank you for your interest in the South Shore Regional Centre for Education, however, only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.