Early Childhood Educator - LEAD (Monday - Friday, 7 : 20am - 2 : 50pm) Partial TERM - Tentative[...]

Harrietsfield Elementary; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Atlantic Canada is seeking a Lead Early Childhood Educator to take a leadership role in fostering a supportive learning environment for pre-school children. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in early childhood development, Level 3 ECE classification, and recent experience in educational settings. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Attractive schedules for work/life balance

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous sick time benefits

Career opportunities for professional growth

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree specializing in early childhood development or a combination of a degree and diploma.
• Level 3 ECE Classification is required.
• Experience working with pre-school children within the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Lead and cooperate with staff to introduce children to the school culture.
• Prepare a stimulating learning environment responsive to children's needs.
• Continuously observe and plan programs for child development.

Skills

Knowledge of early childhood development

Leadership in early learning environment

Recent experience with pre-school children

First Aid Certification

Play-based learning experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in early childhood development or related field

Two-year diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Details :

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada with over 10,000 full-time, part-time, and casual employees. Serving more than 58,000 students in 137 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Join us and be part of a world of learning!

HRCE offers :

• Attractive schedules offering work/life balance
• Competitive compensation and time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer
• Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
• Access to generous sick time benefits
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Lead Early Childhood Educators are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5047 (CUPE). The CUPE collective agreement can be accessed by clicking HERE.

The Lead Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will take a leadership role in working cooperatively with all staff, parents, and community-based professionals and service providers to introduce children into the culture of the school in a way that supports everyone's learning experience. With thorough knowledge of early childhood development and best practices that support early learning and care, the Lead ECE will prepare a learning environment that is both stimulating and responsive to children's interests and developmental capabilities. Continuous observation will help develop and plan programs ensuring children have an environment to imagine, explore, and create, understanding and responding to their learning needs. The Lead ECE will work as a member of the school team and report directly to the Supervisor, Pre-Primary Program.

Qualifications :

• An undergraduate degree with a specialization in early childhood development or an undergraduate degree and a two-year diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Level 3 ECE Classification;
• Recent experience (within the past 5 years) working with pre-school children;
• Current Certification in First Aid;
• Experience in a leadership role in an early learning environment is an asset;
• Training and/or experience in a play-based learning environment is an asset;
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's license is an asset.

Your online resume must clearly demonstrate your qualifications, including the following :

• Completion of the ECE Specific Questionnaire and the Certification section of the online resume outlining ECE Classification
• Proof of ECE diploma/certificate/undergraduate degree (uploaded to your online resume)
• Proof of ECE Classification Level (uploaded to your online resume)
• Proof of valid First Aid Certification (uploaded to your online resume)

Rate of Pay :

This is a 10-month position with a work schedule in accordance with the school year calendar, including time off at Christmas, March Break, and Summer break.

The starting annual salary is $52,878.14, paid across 12 months (August 1st to July 31st) for working a 10-month school year. ECEs are paid every two weeks.

The annual salary for term positions less than a school year is pro-rated over the length of the term.

Hours of Work :

Lead ECEs work 7.5 hours per day (including a ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15-minute paid breaks), Monday through Friday.

Candidates should review the Educators' Guide to Nova Scotia's Early Learning Curriculum Framework prior to the interview.