early childhood educator (ECE)

Competition #: 257C1-Aug1226A Position: Early Childhood Educator - Support Location: Duc d'Anville Elementary Department: Pre-Primary Assignment: Early Childhood Educator - Support (Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 3:15pm) - Partial Term Ending December 18, 2026 - Pyramid Model Site Status: Term Percentage: 100% Start Date: Tuesday, September 01 2026 End Date: Friday, December 18 2026 Posted: Wednesday, August 12 2026 12:00 PM Deadline: Monday, August 17 2026 12:00 PM 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 13 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 children's learning needs, assisting the Lead ECE with the preparation of materials, the arrangement of learning centres, the observation of the children's 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 $37,648.56 paid across 12 months (August 1 st to July 31 st ) 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. As a Pyramid Model site, Early Childhood Educators will receive coaching and be required to participate in on-the-job training. For more information about the Pyramid Model and its implementation in Nova Scotia please access this link to learn more about the benefits for children, educators, and families: Pyramid Model in Nova Sc