SUPPORT Early Childhood Educator - Expression of Interest 2026-2027

Details:

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 60,000 students in 136 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
• Excellent career opportunities and potential for professional growth and development
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

Support 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 Support Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will work to enhance the role of the Lead Early Childhood Educator (ECE) by understanding and responding to the childrens learning needs, assisting the Lead ECE with the preparation of materials, the arrangement of learning centres, the observation of the childrens activities and progress within the program, the representation of the work of the children, and the movement of children from one activity to another. The Support ECE will work together with the Lead Educator to create an environment that is respectful, stimulating, safe, and nurturing. The Support ECE will work as member of the school team acting under the direction of the Lead ECE and reports directly to the Supervisor, Pre-Primary Program.

Qualifications:

• A diploma, certificate or degree in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution;
• ECE Level 2 Classification, or ECE Level 1 Classification combined with a minimum of one (1) year experience working with pre-school children in a childcare environment. Orientation (Entry) Level and School Age Approval are not equivalent to a Level 1 or higher ECE classification;
• Recent experience (within past 5 years) working with pre-school children;
• Current Certification in First Aid;
• Training and/or experience in a play-based learning environment is an asset.

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

• Completion of the ECE Specific Questionnaire and the Certification section of the online resume outlining ECE Classification
• Proof of ECE diploma/certificate/undergraduate degree (uploaded to your online resume)
• Proof of ECE Classification Level (uploaded to your online resume)
• Proof of valid First Aid Certification (uploaded to your online resume)

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 $37,648.56paid 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:

Support ECEs work 6.5 hours per day (includes ½ hour unpaid lunch and two 15 minute paid breaks), Monday to Friday.

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

Please refer to the attached job description for further details.

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Nova Scotias Regional Centres for Education and the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial (CSAP) are committed to an inclusive education system that supports the well-being and achievement of every student and is high-quality, culturally and linguistically responsive.

The Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE) is actively working to hire individuals from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mikmaw/Indigenous ancestry, to work toward equitable representation within all employee groups. Equitable hiring strengthens the knowledge and expertise in our schools, and supports our public education system in establishing schools as safe, caring, and accessible learning spaces that support all students. This will provide opportunities for students to see themselves reflected throughout their schools, learning resources, and within their learning experiences.

HRCE has a Recruitment, Selection and Hiring of Staff Policy and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly people of African Nova Scotian, African Canadian and African ancestry and Mikmaw/Indigenous ancestry, in compliance with the applicable collective agreements or terms and conditions of employment. Applicants are encouraged to complete the Diversity Management section under the Questionnaire heading in the online resume.

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment with the Halifax Regional Centre for Education is contingent upon providing a satisfactory Criminal Records Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Abuse Registry Search.