Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Happy Hollow PreSchool; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A childcare facility in Halifax is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant. The role involves providing care for children and supporting their development through activities. Candidates must have a certificate or diploma in early childhood education and necessary certifications such as first aid and CPR. This position offers flexible part-time hours leading to full-time opportunities. Ideal applicants are reliable team players with strong interpersonal skills, ready to work on-site in a physically demanding environment.

Benefits

Disability benefits

Paramedical services coverage

Group insurance benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is an asset.
• Must complete Child Abuse Registry check and vulnerable sector check.
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for young children.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being in a classroom setting.
• Plan and organize activities for children's development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Reliability

Team player

Education

Non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 to 2 years

Job description

early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Employer details Happy Hollow PreSchool

Job details

• Salary 16.50 to 25.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 20 to 35 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Part time leading to full time
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Experience and specialization

• Children

Security and safety

• Child Abuse Registry check
• Immunization records
• Vulnerable sector check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Group insurance benefits
• Pension plan

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-02-01