HS - Early Childhood Educator 6.00

Government of Nova Scotia; Hantsport; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled Early Childhood Educator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and at least three years of recent experience working with preschool aged children. Responsibilities include creating an engaging learning environment and supporting the implementation of the Pre-primary Program. Starting wages are $25.23 per hour for fully qualified educators. Interested applicants can contact HR for accommodations during the application process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of recent experience working with preschool aged children.
• Confirmation of educational qualifications must be included with your application.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively work with the Lead Early Childhood Educator (LECE).
• Create and maintain an engaging learning environment for children.
• Support the implementation of the Pre-primary Program.

Skills

In-depth understanding of child growth and development

Play-based pedagogy

Developmentally appropriate practices

Observation and documentation skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Computer skills for report writing

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Overview

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education – Hantsport School

Term Early Childhood Educator - 6.00 hours per day (working 200 days per year)

Closing date for applications: October 30, 2025 at Midnight

Starting Wages:

Early Childhood Educator 1 – Fully Qualified – $25.23 per hour

Early Childhood Educator 2 – Partially Qualified – $16.88 per hour

Terms and conditions of employment, including wages, are in accordance with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit located at avrce.ca

Responsibilities

Reporting to the School Principal, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will collaboratively work with and support the Lead Early Childhood Educator (LECE) within the Pre-primary Program Team, to ensure a supportive and secure environment for young children attending the Pre-primary Program. The ECE will work collaboratively with the LECE and support them to create and maintain an engaging learning environment, one in which children are encouraged to explore and create new knowledge through their experiences and social interactions with others. The ECE will support the use of evidenced-based practices and professional judgement to ensure the environment is focused on the holistic development and overall well-being of the children. Working cooperatively with the LECE, the ECE will be responsible to support the implementation of the Pre-primary Program using the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework. The ECE will be an active member of the school team and will work cooperatively with the LECE to support the consistent delivery and assessment of a high-quality early learning experience for children attending the Pre-primary Program.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will require a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a minimum of three years of recent experience working with preschool aged children. Confirmation of educational qualifications must be included with your application.

• In-depth understanding of child growth and development and demonstrated knowledge and experience using a play-based pedagogy and child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices.
• Able to translate theory and best practices into action in early childhood settings.
• Experience with developmentally appropriate observation, documentation, and authentic assessment strategies.
• Experience working with children and families with diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and developmental needs.
• Able to create inclusive and responsive early learning environments that support the diverse and special needs of all children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer skills suitable for report writing and internet research/applications.
• Valid Standard First Aid.
• Valid Food Handlers Course.
• Successful completion of the Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

At the Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to meet your needs.

To request accommodations, please contact Kelsey Ogilvie, Human Resources Manager at [e-mail] or [phone]. All information provided will be kept confidential and used solely to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Application Process

Applications will be considered:

• First, in accordance with the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit.
• Second, to applicants who self-identify and are members of the identified peoples in accordance with AVRCE's Employment Equity.
• Third, if there are no successful candidates from the Employment Equity applicant pool, then other external candidates will be considered for this position.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.