Posted on July 31, 2025
Job Description
On-site early childhood educator (ece) position. Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs; assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties; bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; 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; lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest; order supplies and equipment; 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; discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; knowledge of licensing regulations; establish guidelines for behaviour; 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: It Takes a Village
- Location: Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia
- Wage: $25.61 to $32.19 per hour (to be negotiated)
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week, Permanent, Full-time
- Vacancies: 4
- NOC: 42202
Requirements
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- 7 months to less than 1 year of experience
- English
- Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)
- Child development worker (ECE level 2)
- Emergency child care first aid and CPR
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Pension plan
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- On-site daycare available
- On-site recreation and activities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Parking available
- Maternity and parental benefits
How to Apply
Apply by mail to:
It Takes a Village
1432 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains, NS B4B 1P6