Full-Time Early Childhood Educator — Play & Belonging

YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth; Fall River; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Access to Y at Home

3 weeks vacation & wellness days

Comprehensive benefits & pension

Wellbeing & counselling services

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is hiring a caring Early Childhood Educator (ECE) for a Fall River location. You will create warm, safe spaces and support children’s development through play-based activities, in alignment with Nova Scotia guidelines and the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.

Reporting to the Centre Director, you will maintain strong family relationships, work collaboratively with a team, and participate in ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent.
• Current ECE classification from Nova Scotia ECD.
• Valid First Aid and CPR-C certification.
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Experience as an ECE is an asset; strong child development knowledge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, inclusive, safe learning environment for children and families.
• Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Plan developmentally appropriate, play-based programming aligned with NS framework.
• Be responsible for a small group of children and assist with classroom tasks.
• Maintain open communication with families and colleagues.
• Collaborate with team and contribute to centre goals and objectives.
• Ensure health, safety, and licensing requirements are met.
• Participate in ongoing professional learning and quality improvements.
• Support operations by assisting in other classrooms or centres as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Independent work

Inclusive environment

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

NS ECE classification Level 1/2/3

First Aid & CPR-C

Vulnerable Sector & Child Abuse Registry Checks

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth is hiring a caring Early Childhood Educator (ECE) for a Fall River location. You will create warm, safe spaces and support children’s development through play-based activities, in alignment with Nova Scotia guidelines and the YMCA Playing to Learn curriculum.

Reporting to the Centre Director, you will maintain strong family relationships, work collaboratively with a team, and participate in ongoing professional learning.