AEES - Lead Early Childhood Educator
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Annapolis Valley Regional Centre for Education
Annapolis East Elementary School
Lead Early Childhood Educator - Part Year (200 days per year) - 7 hours per day
Start Date - August 27 2025
Closing date for applications August 10 2025 at midnight
Starting Wages
Lead Early Childhood Educator - $27.57 per hour
Terms and conditions of employment including wages are in accordance withthe Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit at
Reporting to the School Principal the Lead Early Childhood Educator (LECE) will bring a leadership role to the Pre-primary Program Team. The LECE will work cooperatively and in collaborationwith all Early Childhood Educator staff family members community-based professionals and service providers such as Developmental Intervention to introduce children into the culture of school ensuring a supportive and secure learning environment for young children who attend the Pre-primary Program. The LECE along with the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will be responsible to create and maintain an engaging learning environment based on the childrens knowledge and interests. The environment will be one in which children are encouraged to explore and create new knowledge through their experiences and social interactions with others. The LECE in consultation withthe ECEwill use evidenced-based practices and professional judgement to ensure the learning environment is focused on the holistic development and overall well-being of the children. The LECE in consultation with the ECEwill be responsible for implementing the Pre-primary Program using the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework all other policies and best practices as determined by Education and Early Childhood Development including the Continuous Quality Improvement process. The LECE will be an active member of the school team and will work collaboratively with the Pre-Primary Facilitator and school principal to ensure the development assessment and consistent delivery of a high quality early learning experience for children attending the Pre-primary program.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LEAD EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR
The Lead Early Childhood Educator will require the completion of a Bachelors degree in early childhood education with a minimum of three years of recent experience working with preschool aged children or a two year Early Childhood Education Diploma with five years of experience. Confirmation of your educational requirements must be included with your application.
- In-depth understanding of child growth and development and demonstrated knowledge and experience using a play-based pedagogy and child-centered developmentally appropriate practices.
- Ability to translate theory and best practices into action in early childhood settings.
- Experience with developmentally appropriate observation documentation and authentic assessment strategies.
- Experience working with children and families with diverse cultural backgrounds experiences and developmental needs.
- The ability to create inclusive and responsive early learning environments that support the diverse and special needs of all children.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Computer skills suitable for report writing and internet research/applications.
- Valid Standard First Aid.
- Valid Food Handlers Course.
Applications will be considered:
First in accordance withthe Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) Local 73 Bargaining Unit.
Second to applicants who self-identify and are members of the identified peoples in accordance with AVRCEs Employment Equity.
Third if there are no successful candidates from the Employment Equity applicant pool then other external candidates will be considered for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Type
Hourly
