Early Childhood Educator

The Early Childhood Educator will work cooperatively with all staff, parents, and community-based professionals and service providers to introduce children into the culture of the centre in a way that supports everyone’s learning experience. With a thorough knowledge of early childhood development and the best practices that support early learning and care, the ECE will prepare a learning environment that is both stimulating and responsive to the children’s interests and developmental capabilities. Continuous observation will provide the ECE with a reference point for developing and planning the program to ensure children are provided with an environment in which to imagine, explore, and create new meaning by understanding and responding to their learning needs.

**Competencies/Responsibilities required**:

- Demonstrate respectful and professional behavior
- Strong interpersonal skills to initiate and maintain contact with many educational partners and to collaborate with other staff regarding program development and plans
- The ability to address conflicts or challenges with the children and co-workers
- The ability to maintain and promote confidentiality
- An awareness of developmentally appropriate practices, child-centred, and play-based practices as outlined in the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework
- The ability to work with a diversity of developmental needs and create an inclusive, individually appropriate environment
- The desire and ability to engage in continuing education and professional development (at least 30 hours every 3 years)
- Level 1, 2, or 3 Classification through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
- Support the observation, authentic assessment and documentation of the children’s developmental progress by completing semi-annual progress reports
- Assist children in personal care growth areas such as toileting, feeding and hygiene
- Maintain proper classroom behavior guidance according to the centre’s behavior guidance policy; create Routine Based Plans as needed
- Input information for parents regarding their child’s day on the HiMama app
- Be familiar with the policies and procedures set out in the Parent Policy Manual
- Adhere to Licensing requirements set out by the Province of Nova Scotia
- Provide First Aid or contact medical help in case of emergencies
- Complete paperwork as needed (ie. daily logbook, program sheets, cleaning logs, etc)
- Administer medication as needed
- Document reportable incidents the same day that the incident occurs. Report must be viewed and signed by the director and parents involved.
- Assist in regular cleaning of toys and equipment
- Attend regular staff meetings and centre-wide activities
- Encourage parent involvement in the program
- Other duties as required

**Salary**: $19.10-$24.39 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Timberlea, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-02-17