CDES - Lead Early Childhood Educator

Nova Scotia Regional Centres for Education & CSAP • Torbrook West, NS

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Early Childhood Educator (LECE) will bring a leadership role to the Pre-primary Program Team. The LECE will work cooperatively and in collaboration with all Early Childhood Educator staff, family members, community-based professionals and service providers, such as Developmental Intervention to introduce children into the culture of school ensuring a supportive and secure learning environment for young children who attend the Pre-primary Program. The LECE, along with the Early Childhood Educator (ECE), will be responsible to create and maintain an engaging learning environment based on the children’s knowledge and interests. The environment will be one in which children are encouraged to explore and create new knowledge through their experiences and social interactions with others. The LECE, in consultation with the ECE, will use evidenced-based practices and professional judgement to ensure the learning environment is focused on the holistic development and overall well-being of the children. The LECE, in consultation with the ECE, will be responsible for implementing the Pre-primary Program using the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework, all other policies and best practices as determined by Education and Early Childhood Development including the Continuous Quality Improvement process. The LECE will be an active member of the school team and will work collaboratively with the Pre-Primary Facilitator and school principal to ensure the development, assessment and consistent delivery of a high quality early learning experience for children attending the Pre-primary program.

Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with a minimum of three years of recent experience working with preschool aged children OR a two year Early Childhood Education Diploma with five years of experience.
• In-depth understanding of child growth and development.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience using a play-based pedagogy and child-centered, developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability 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.
• Ability to create inclusive and responsive early learning environments that support the diverse and special needs of all children.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Computer skills suitable for report writing and internet research/applications.
• Valid Standard First Aid.
• Valid Food Handlers Course.

Responsibilities

• Bring a leadership role to the Pre-primary Program Team.
• Work cooperatively and in collaboration with all Early Childhood Educator staff, family members, community-based professionals and service providers.
• Introduce children into the culture of school ensuring a supportive and secure learning environment.
• Create and maintain an engaging learning environment based on the children’s knowledge and interests.
• Ensure the learning environment is focused on the holistic development and overall well-being of the children using evidenced-based practices and professional judgement.
• Implement the Pre-primary Program using the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework, all other policies and best practices as determined by Education and Early Childhood Development including the Continuous Quality Improvement process.
• Be an active member of the school team.
• Work collaboratively with the Pre-Primary Facilitator and school principal to ensure the development, assessment and consistent delivery of a high quality early learning experience for children attending the Pre-primary program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level