Lead Early Childhood Educator - 7h/day, Play-Based

Province of Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education; New Minas; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is seeking a Lead Early Childhood Educator for the Pre-primary Program. The LECE will provide leadership, collaborate with ECE staff and families, and implement the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework to ensure a high-quality learning environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with 3+ years of preschool experience, or a 2-year diploma with 5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with a minimum of three years of recent experience working with preschool aged children or a two year Early Childhood Education Diploma with five years of experience.
• Experience with play-based pedagogy and child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability 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.
• The ability to create inclusive and responsive early learning environments that support the diverse and special needs of all children.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Computer skills suitable for report writing and internet research/applications.
• Valid Standard First Aid.
• Valid Food Handlers Course.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Pre-primary Program Team and ensure development, assessment and delivery of high-quality early learning experiences.
• Collaborate with ECE staff, families and community-based professionals to support children’s learning.
• Implement Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework and related policies.
• Ensure holistic development and well-being of children through inclusive practices.
• Act as active school team member, coordinating with the Pre-Primary Facilitator and principal.

Skills

Play-based pedagogy

Observation & assessment

Interpersonal & communication skills

Inclusion & diversity

Report writing

First Aid

Food Handlers

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education

Early Childhood Education Diploma (2-year)

Tools

N/A

Job description

Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education is seeking a Lead Early Childhood Educator for the Pre-primary Program. The LECE will provide leadership, collaborate with ECE staff and families, and implement the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework to ensure a high-quality learning environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with 3+ years of preschool experience, or a 2-year diploma with 5 years of experience.