Early Childhood Educator - LEAD (Monday to Friday - 8 : 10am - 3 : 40pm) TERM - Tentative Start[...]

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia is seeking a Lead Early Childhood Educator. This role involves guiding pre-school children in a nurturing environment and requires strong leadership and knowledge of early learning. The position offers a starting salary of $52,878.14 over a 10-month school year with excellent benefits. Candidates should be qualified with an ECE degree and have recent experience in early learning environments.

Benefits

Attractive work schedules

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Generous sick time benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience working with pre-school children.
• Level 3 ECE Classification required.
• Valid Nova Scotia Drivers license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and cooperate with staff and parents to support children's learning.
• Prepare a responsive learning environment.
• Plan programs based on continuous observation of children's needs.

Skills

Leadership in early learning environment

Observation and planning

First Aid Certification

Knowledge of early childhood development

Education

Undergraduate degree in early childhood development

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. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

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 Educator 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 the leadership 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 a thorough knowledge of early childhood development and the best practices that support early learning and care, the Lead ECE will prepare a learning environment that is both stimulating and responsive to the children's interests and developmental capabilities. Continuous observation will provide the Lead ECE with a reference point for developing and planning the program to ensure children are provided with an environment in which to imagine, explore, and create new meaning by understanding and responding to their learning needs. The Lead ECE will work as a member of the school team and reports directly to the Supervisor, PrePrimary 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 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 Drivers 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 which includes time off at Christmas, March Break and Summer break.

The starting annual salary is $52,878.14 paid across 12 months (August 1 to July 31) 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 (includes 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 - nsel_educators_guide_en.pdf