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The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is the largest Centre for Education in Atlantic Canada with over 10,000 full-time, part-time and casual employees. Serving more than 58,000 students in 137 schools, our geographic region spans a 350 km radius. Add yourself to a world of learning today!

HRCE offers :

• Attractive schedules offering work / life balance
• Competitive compensation and time off
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits cost-shared with the employer
• Defined benefit pension plan with contributions matched by the employer
• Access to generous sick time benefits
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Lead Early Childhood Educator are members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 5047 (CUPE). The CUPE collective agreement can be accessed by clicking HERE

The Lead Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will take the leadership in working cooperatively with all staff, parents, and community-based professionals and service providers to introduce children into the culture of the school in a way that supports everyones learning experience. With a thorough knowledge of early childhood development and the best practices that support early learning and care, the Lead ECE will prepare a learning environment that is both stimulating and responsive to the childrens interests and developmental capabilities. Continuous observation will provide the Lead ECE with a reference point for developing and planning the program to ensure children are provided with an environment in which to imagine, explore, and create new meaning by understanding and responding to their learning needs. The Lead ECE will work as a member of the school team and reports directly to the Supervisor, PrePrimary Program.

Qualifications :

Your online resume must clearly demonstrate your qualifications including the following :

Rate of Pay :

This is a 10-month position with a work schedule in accordance with the school year calendar which includes time off at Christmas, March Break and Summer break.

The starting annual salary is $50,391.33 paid across 12 months (August 1st to July 31st) for working a 10-month school year. ECEs are paid every two weeks.

The annual salary for term positions less than a school year is pro-rated over the length of the term.

Hours of Work :

Lead ECEs work 7.5 hours per day (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks), Monday through Friday.

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