SMES - Early Childhood Educator 6.00

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • Factorydale, NS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Early Childhood Educator (ECE) within the Pre-primary Program at St. Mary's Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The ECE will report to the School Principal and work collaboratively with the Lead Early Childhood Educator (LECE) and the Pre-primary Program Team. The role involves ensuring a supportive and secure environment for young children, creating and maintaining an engaging learning environment that encourages exploration and knowledge creation through experiences and social interactions. The ECE will support the use of evidence-based practices and professional judgment to focus on the holistic development and overall well-being of the children. This includes supporting the implementation of the Pre-primary Program using the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework and being an active member of the school team to support the consistent delivery and assessment of a high-quality early learning experience.

Requirements

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• A minimum of three years of recent experience working with preschool aged children.
• Confirmation of educational qualifications must be included with your application.
• In-depth understanding of child growth and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using a play-based pedagogy and child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices.
• Able 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.
• Able to create inclusive and responsive early learning environments that support the diverse and special needs of all children.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer skills suitable for report writing and internet research/applications.
• Valid Standard First Aid.
• Valid Food Handlers Course.
• Successful completion of the Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively work with and support the Lead Early Childhood Educator (LECE) within the Pre-primary Program Team.
• Ensure a supportive and secure environment for young children attending the Pre-primary Program.
• Create and maintain an engaging learning environment where children are encouraged to explore and create new knowledge through their experiences and social interactions.
• Support the use of evidenced-based practices and professional judgement to ensure the environment is focused on the holistic development and overall well-being of the children.
• Support the implementation of the Pre-primary Program using the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework.
• Be an active member of the school team.
• Support the consistent delivery and assessment of a high-quality early learning experience for children attending the Pre-primary Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree