Early Childhood Educator

2 days ago

Bridgewater, Canada Lunenburg County YMCA Full time

**This position requires a Classification with the NS Government in Childcare**

We have expanded and are now building a team of Early Childhood Educators to foster stimulating, safe and nurturing environments for the children entrusted in our care. Our Educators will require strong and positive communication skills to provide support to the families registered at the Bridgewater YMCA Childcare Centre.

Our team of Early Childhood Educators are responsible for the implementation of the YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum to guide the children to learn and grow while complying with the Education & Early Childhood Development Regulations and National YMCA Child Protection Standards.

**Responsibilities**
- Plan and implement YMCA Playing to Learn Curriculum in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Childcare Centre to foster maximum development for each child’s potential and growth
- Valuing diversity by learning about the children and families to ensure they are appropriately represented in the program
- Supporting the inclusion of all children and families by ensuring children and their families are an integral part of the program and all feel welcome
- Plan, implement, and assess developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor learning environments for young children that support emotional and social development, while understanding and encouraging positive self-concept
- Use a variety of teaching techniques that include, but are not limited to, modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing
- Effectively communicate concerns and suggestions openly to the Director, the Assistant Director, and co-workers
- To work collaboratively with the team
- Knowledgeable of staffing information and the Childcare Department’s Policies including Behavior Guidance, Child Abuse Protocol, and Confidentiality
- Attend professional development workshops, mandatory curriculum trainings and monthly staff meetings
- Supervise Student Placements and ensure proper paperwork is completed
- Responsible for program set up, classroom clean up and organization
- To administer and record all children’s medication, plans of action and behaviour charts
- To develop and maintain meaningful relationships with families and the community

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $17.34-$30.24 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Licence/Certification:

- CPR Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-11
Expected start date: 2025-08-18

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