Early Childhood Educator - Support (Monday to Friday, 7 : 45am - 2 : 15pm) PARTIAL TERM - Endin[...]

Harry R. Hamilton Elementary; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Dartmouth is seeking a Support Early Childhood Educator to assist in creating a safe and nurturing learning environment. The ideal candidate will support the Lead ECE by responding to children's learning needs and organizing learning activities. A diploma in Early Childhood Education and experience with preschool children is required. This 10-month position offers a starting salary of $37,648.56 annually, paid biweekly.

Benefits

Attractive schedules promoting work/life balance

Competitive pay and generous time off

Health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Qualifications

• A diploma, certificate, or degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution.
• ECE Level 2 Classification, or ECE Level 1 Classification with experience.
• Recent experience working with preschool children.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Lead ECE to respond to children's learning needs.
• Organize learning centers and observe children's activities.
• Facilitate movement between activities in a safe environment.

Skills

Experience working with preschool children

First Aid Certification

Play-based learning environment experience

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

ECE Level 2 Classification

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 region spans a 350 km radius. Join us and be part of a vibrant learning community!

HRCE offers :

• Attractive schedules promoting work/life balance
• Competitive pay and generous time off
• Health and dental benefits shared with the employer
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer contributions
• Access to sick time benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support 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 Support Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will work alongside the Lead ECE to understand and respond to children's learning needs, prepare materials, organize learning centers, observe children's activities and progress, and facilitate movement between activities. The Support ECE will contribute to creating a respectful, stimulating, safe, and nurturing environment, working under the supervision of the Lead ECE and reporting to the Supervisor of the Pre-Primary Program.

Qualifications :

• A diploma, certificate, or degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution
• ECE Level 2 Classification, or ECE Level 1 Classification with at least one year of experience working with preschool children in a childcare setting. Note: Orientation (Entry) Level and School Age Approval are not equivalent to Level 1 or higher ECE classification.
• Recent experience (within the past 5 years) working with preschool children
• Current First Aid Certification
• Training or experience in a play-based learning environment is an asset

Your online resume must clearly demonstrate your qualifications, including:

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

Rate of Pay :

This is a 10-month position aligned with the school calendar, including time off during Christmas, March Break, and summer. The starting annual salary is $37,648.56, paid over 12 months (August 1 to July 31) for the 10-month work period. ECEs are paid biweekly.

For positions less than a full school year, the salary is pro-rated accordingly.

Hours of Work :

Support ECEs work 6.5 hours daily, including a ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15-minute paid breaks, Monday to Friday.

Applicants are encouraged to review the Educators' Guide to Nova Scotia's Early Learning Curriculum Framework prior to interviews.

Current employees should update their employee ID on the Job Posting page to ensure correct employment status.

HRCE and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to inclusive education that supports the well-being and achievement of every student, emphasizing cultural and linguistic responsiveness.

We actively seek to hire individuals from under-represented groups, especially those of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian, and Indigenous ancestry, to promote equitable representation and enrich our schools' diversity and inclusivity.

Our Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring policies encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, and applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section in their online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.