Lead Early Childhood Educator - Dartmouth, Canada - Halifax Regional Centre for Education

    Halifax Regional Centre for Education
    Halifax Regional Centre for Education Dartmouth, Canada

    2 weeks ago

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    OPEN to INTERNAL and EXTERNAL Candidates

    The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is inviting qualified Early Childhood Educators to express their interest in consideration for a Lead Early Childhood Educator position with the Pre-Primary Program for the school year. Term and Permanent positions will be available.

    Early Childhood Educators who meet the following criteria may be eligible for a Lead position:

  • An undergraduate degree with a specialization in early childhood development or an undergraduate degree and a two year diploma in Early Childhood Education (uploaded to resume)
  • Level 3 ECE classification (uploaded to resume)
  • Recent experience (within past 5 years) working with pre-school children
  • First Aid Certification is required (a copy of the certification needs to be uploaded with the resume)
  • Training and/or experience in a play based learning environment is an asset
  • Experience in a leadership role in an early learning environment is an asset
  • Valid Nova Scotia Drivers license is an asset
  • Application Process:

    Your online resume must clearly demonstrate your qualifications for the ECE position you applied for including the following:

  • Completion of the Certification section of the online resume outlining ECE Classification
  • Proof of undergraduate degree in ECE or undergraduate degree and two-year diploma in ECE (uploaded to your online resume)
  • Proof of ECE Classification Level (uploaded to your online resume)
  • Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until noon on Monday, May 6, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be processed on an ongoing basis.

    Applicants who are selected for an interview will receive an email to complete a virtual interview.

    Candidates should review the Educators' Guide to Nova Scotias Early Learning Curriculum Framework prior to the interview -

    If you are successful in the interview and selection process, you will be added to the ECE Pre-Screened Qualified Applicant List for the school year. You will still be required to apply for specific ECE positions and will be provided further information on the staffing timelines and process.

    Lead Early Childhood Educators are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5047 (CUPE) and work 35 hours per week. The annual salary is $50,391.33 paid across 12 months for working a 10 month school year. In addition, the HRCE offers a comprehensive pension and benefit package.

    For additional information regarding terms and conditions of employment, you can access the CUPE collective agreement at Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local HERE

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