EXCEL Program Team Leader

Halifax Regional Centre for Education; Westphal; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Potential for additional hours

Employee benefits (EXCEL program)

Job summary

Halifax Regional Centre for Education is seeking a candidate with strong supervisory abilities to lead staff and support children's programming. A relevant ECE diploma or university background in child studies or recreation is required, along with valid First Aid/CPR certification.

The role offers hourly pay and opportunities for additional hours. Applicants may be considered for responsibilities related to developing and delivering creative core programming in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Must have an Early Childhood Education diploma or university background in child studies, recreation or related experience in professional child care.
• Must possess valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must have supervisory experience and ability to motivate staff and deliver creative core programming.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Team motivation

Creative programming delivery

Education

ECE diploma or university background in child studies/recreation

Job description

Daily Hours: Monday- Friday, approximately 37.75 hours/week.

Requirements

• Must possess supervisory skills for both staffing and children
• Must be able to motivate and work well with a team of staff
• Must be able to develop and participate in the delivery of creative core programming
• Must possess Early Childhood Education diploma or University background in child studies, recreation or related experience in professional child care field
• Must possess valid First Aid/CPRCertification

Pay, Hours & Perks

• Rate of pay is $25.15 per hour plus vacation pay.
• Potential for additional hours
• For 2026-2027, children of EXCEL Before and After Program employees can attend the EXCEL program at a discounted rate as an employee benefit.
• Various paid training opportunities available including High Five, First Aid/CPR, Fundamental Movement Skills, etc.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and a completed Child Abuse Registry Search prior to starting employment. Candidates are encouraged to submit a Child Abuse Register Request for Search (Form A link here) to the Department of Community Services for processing to avoid delays.

Nova Scotia's Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mikmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mikmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.