Early Childhood Educator - Lead (Monday to Friday - 8 : 00am - 3 : 30pm) PARTIAL YEAR TERM endi[...]

Joseph Howe Elementary; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Howe Elementary is seeking a Lead Early Childhood Educator to join their vibrant learning community. This role involves collaborating with staff and parents to create a supportive environment for preschool children, applying best practices in early childhood development. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, with a starting salary of $50,391.33 for a 10-month position.

Benefits

Attractive schedules promoting work/life balance

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Access to generous sick leave benefits

Excellent career development opportunities

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in early childhood development or related field.
• Level 3 ECE Classification.
• Recent experience working with preschool children.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff, parents, and community professionals.
• Create a welcoming environment that supports early learning.
• Apply knowledge of early childhood development to foster a stimulating environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Observation

Leadership

Play-based learning

Education

Undergraduate degree in early childhood development or related field

Two-year Early Childhood Education diploma

Current First Aid Certification

Job description

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 across 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 time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits, cost-shared with the employer
• Defined benefit pension plan with employer-matched contributions
• Access to generous sick leave benefits
• Excellent career development and growth opportunities
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

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

The Lead Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will collaborate with staff, parents, and community professionals to create a welcoming environment that supports early learning. They will apply their knowledge of early childhood development and best practices to foster a stimulating and responsive learning environment. Continuous observation will guide program development to meet children's interests and developmental needs. The Lead ECE will be part of the school team and report directly to the Supervisor of the Pre-Primary Program.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate degree in early childhood development or a related field, or an undergraduate degree with a two-year Early Childhood Education diploma
• Level 3 ECE Classification
• Recent experience (within the past 5 years) working with preschool children
• Current First Aid Certification
• Leadership experience in early learning is a plus
• Training or experience in play-based learning is a plus
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver's License is an asset

Your online application should clearly demonstrate your qualifications, including:

• Completion of the ECE Specific Questionnaire and Certification section in your online resume, indicating your ECE Classification
• Proof of ECE diploma/certificate/degree (uploaded to your online 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 $50,391.33, paid across 12 months (August 1st to July 31st) for the 10-month school year. ECEs are paid biweekly.

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

Hours of Work:

Lead ECEs work 7.5 hours daily (including a ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15-minute paid breaks), Monday through Friday. Candidates are encouraged to review the Educators' Guide to Nova Scotia's Early Learning Curriculum Framework prior to the interview - nselcfeducatorsguide.pdf.