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Early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

Peter Green Hall Childrens Centre
Halifax, NS
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Job Details:
$22.91 - $28.78 / hour
Full-time
Experienced
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Join Our Team as an Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)!

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and fostering a love for learning? Peter Green Hall Children's Centre is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our vibrant team in Halifax, NS. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while working in a supportive and engaging environment.

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will play a crucial role in assessing children's development and creating tailored learning plans that cater to their individual needs. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing and implementing child-care programs that promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.
  • Engaging children through storytelling, music, and creative activities.
  • Supervising and coordinating activities of other educators and assistants.
  • Maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
  • Communicating effectively with parents and guardians about children's progress.

Requirements

  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 37.5 hours per week
  • Education: College/CEGEP
  • Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Work Environment

  • Outdoors
  • Noisy
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioned

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following certifications:

  • Child Development Assistant (ECE Level 1)
  • Child Development Supervisor (ECE Level 3)
  • Child Development Worker (ECE Level 2)
  • Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
  • First Aid and CPR Certificates
  • Early Childhood Education Diploma or Degree

Experience with Special Needs

We value diversity and inclusivity. Experience with children with special needs, including:

  • Physical disabilities
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Behavioral issues
  • Allergies and asthma
  • ADHD or ADD
  • Genetic disorders

Security and Safety

To ensure a safe environment, candidates must undergo:

  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Child Abuse Registry check
  • Medical exam
  • Immunization records
  • Vulnerable sector check

Work Conditions

This role is physically demanding and requires:

  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks
  • Combination of sitting, standing, and walking
  • Bending, crouching, and kneeling
  • Manual dexterity

Personal Suitability

We are looking for candidates who are:

  • Punctual and dependable
  • Excellent communicators, both orally and in writing
  • Flexible and able to multitask
  • Team players with strong interpersonal skills
  • Honest and reliable

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary ranging from $22.91 to $28.78 hourly (to be negotiated) along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Dental, health care, and vision care plans
  • Free parking
  • Financial benefits as per collective agreement

Join Us!

If you are ready to embark on a rewarding journey in early childhood education, we would love to hear from you. Become a part of our dedicated team at Peter Green Hall Children's Centre and help shape the future of our children!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.

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