Early Childhood Educator (ECE) - Casual (Digby or, Shelburne or, Yarmouth) 2026/2027 (90650)

ISSA•Yarmouth, MA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Tri-County Regional Centre for Education (TCRCE) is seeking a Casual Early Childhood Educator (ECE) to work on an on-call basis for all Pre-Primary Programs in Digby, Shelburne, or Yarmouth County Schools. The ECE will be responsible for planning, organizing, creating, implementing, and maintaining a responsive early learning environment that encourages children to use play to explore and learn. This role involves facilitating learning through supporting children's relationships with others and their environment, using professional judgment based on family input and personal experience to support the holistic development and well-being of each child. The ECE will work collaboratively with a team, implementing the Pre-Primary Program guided by the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework and TCRCE/EECD policies.

Requirements

A Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood Education
A minimum of 2 years of recent, relevant experience working with preschool aged children in a regulated childcare setting
Possess an in-depth understanding of child growth and development and demonstrated knowledge and experience using a play-based pedagogy and child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices
Experience working as a part of a team of ECEs
Knowledgeable on culturally responsive and trauma-informed pedagogy
Experience with developmentally appropriate observation, documentation and authentic assessment strategies
Completion of WHMIS and Standard First Aid, or willingness to obtain upon hire
Technology-based skills relevant to documentation and communication
Proven ability to communicate and work alongside diverse cultural and racial backgrounds
Adequate knowledge of the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework, and how to implement the Framework in the pre-primary program
Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks

Nice To Haves

Completion of satisfactory Reference Checks
Completion of Security Checks
Completion of Onboarding
Completion of the Pre-Primary Program Orientation

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, create, implement and maintain a responsive early learning environment based on children’s prior knowledge, experiences and interests.
Facilitate learning and the creation of new knowledge through supporting children’s relationships with others and with the environment around.
Use responsive professional judgment to support the holistic development, and overall well-being of every child.
Implement the Pre-Primary Program guided by the principles, goals and practices of the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework, and all other policies and best practices as determined by TCRCE and EECD.
Create and implement developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed and inclusive pre-primary programs that are responsive to the interests and needs of the children, family and community.
Facilitate family/caregiver and community involvement in creating and planning of the program.
Work with the Lead ECE (LECE) to clarify roles and responsibilities, establish classroom routines and procedures that will set the stage for a positive learning environment.
Carry out authentic documentation on children’s ways of being and learning.
Participate in positive communication with families/caregivers and team members regarding children’s experiences, development and learning.
Reflect children’s lives in ongoing displays and celebrations throughout the year.
Maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community/supportive service providers working with children.
Support the LECE and team members in developing transition plans for children requiring additional supports.
Demonstrate and practice appropriate behavior guidance strategies for young children, with consideration of Regional Centre and EECD policies and procedures.
Work in collaboration with the LECE in guiding the day to day flow of the program, including active participation in the development of menus, organizing of outings/special events, developing curriculum, and engaging in team collaboration and reflection.
Participate in a comprehensive, ongoing evaluation of the Pre-primary Program as determined by TCRCE and EECD.
Other duties as assigned.