Posted on July 24, 2025
Job Description
On-site early childhood educator (ece) position. Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; maintain daycare equipment; storytelling; supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents; assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest; encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity; engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits; prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors; knowledge of licensing regulations; attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children; plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours; supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants.
Job Details
- Employer: Needham Early Learning Centre
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Wage: $25.61 to $32.19 per hour (to be negotiated)
- Hours: 40 hours per week, Permanent, Full-time
- Vacancies: 1
- Start date: As soon as possible
- NOC: 42202
Requirements
- College/CEGEP
- Experience an asset
- English
- Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely
Benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Pension plan
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
- Long-term care insurance
How to Apply
Apply by mail to:
Needham Early Learning Centre
Halifax, NS B3K 3M2