Early Childhood Educator

If you interested in working in an inclusive, positive, child-led program please consider joining our amazing team of educators at the Lower Sackville Nursery School. We are a non-profit toddler and preschool program serving Lower Sackville families for over 50 years.

Bonus features to this position include a two week paid Christmas break (every year) in addition to regular vacation time, all holidays paid, and competitive salary.

Main Duties & Responsibilites:

- Work collaboratively with educators and administration to plan and deliver programming that is emergent, holistic, play-based, child-led, and developmentally-appropriate.
- Provide care to children as appropriate to the guidelines and structure of the program.
- Maintain an awareness of each child regarding behaviour, development, and additional needs; meet with the Director, Assistant Director, and/or families to relay any questions or concerns.
- Maintain acceptable levels of hygiene, quality, and cleanliness within classrooms, washrooms, and the outdoor playspace at all times.
- Keep the Director informed of attendance, program concerns, family concerns, issues regarding children, progress of programs, and needs for the centre (materials, etc.)
- Foster a warm, friendly, and stimulating environment that promotes self-esteem, socialization, and growth.
- Attend staff meetings and meetings with families and/or specialists, as required.
- Assist with coordinating field trips, guest visits, and special parties/occasions for the centre.
- Research new activities that can be implemented centre-wide.
- Comply with all guidelines with respect to Health and Fire Regulations, Safety Orders, Licensing requirements, and COVID Protocol.
- Attend Professional Development sessions.
- Other duties, as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Experience, and Education
- Level 1, 2 or 3 Classification in the Province of Nova Scotia
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
- Child Abuse Registry clear and up-to-date
- Vulnerable Sector Check clear and up-to-date

**Salary**: $19.37-$25.12 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site childcare
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2S4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Level 1, 2, or3 Nova Scotia Early Childhood Classification (required)

Work Location: In person