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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.