ECE job postings

Posting:  Early Childhood Educator positions

Rate of Pay: $20.77 to $22.33 (depending on qualifications)(Rates currently under review)

Work Term: 10 Month Regular

Hours of Work: 6 hours daily

PLEASE NOTE the following important instructions when applying:

1.   ALL CUPE employees are eligible to apply for these positions.  Positions will be filled on the following basis:

• Firstly, qualified regular employees on the basis of seniority
• Secondly, casual employees in the classification on the basis of the earliest preference date and required qualifications, and the greatest experience, skills and abilities. Casual applicants may be required to undergo testing and/or interviews to assess whether they have the greatest experience, skills and ability for the positions.
• Thirdly, other qualified applicants

3.  Testing may be required for regular applicants seeking to change classifications.

4.  Your resume and/or Education and Experience must clearly indicate how you meet the requirements for the positions.  You can update your Education and Experience and upload your resume by clicking on the Modify Your User Account button on the Home page.  Copies of all required certificates/diplomas will be required.

Casuals within the classification and Applicants from other classifications who do not provide sufficient information to assess their qualifications will not be considered.

5.  If applying for multiple positions, you must assign a preference ranking to each position for which you are applying.  Your preference ranking and your seniority will determine which position you are assigned. Failure to accurately fill out your preference ranking may result in assignment to a position that is not the most preferred position available to you on the basis of your seniority.  After applying for positions, click on the Active Applications button to assign your preference rankings.

6.   All available Early Childhood Educator positions, including vacancies caused by transfers to posted positions that become available (falldown positions), will be filled in this posting. Accordingly, falldown positions are posted for each school.  These positions will be filled only in the event that a falldown position at that school becomes available.  If you are interested in falldown positions at a particular school, you must apply for that falldown position and rank it in preference along with any applications you are submitting for posted positions.

7.  Regular Applicants will be automatically awarded the most preferred position they are able to obtain based on their seniority.  Applicants will not be contacted to determine whether they want a particular position and therefore should not apply for any positions which they are not willing to accept.

8. Qualified casual applicants will be contacted with further information on interviews and/or testing.

Please note that these positions are subject to a Collective Agreement with CUPE Local 5050 which may be accessed at:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CwZutVANAZp8jzEwQDq5UnCE87rAD-EJ/view

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ECE Level 2 (with 2-year ECE diploma) or 3 (with degree) credential is required.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Recent experience with young children (birth to age six) in a Pre-Primary environment would be an asset.
• an 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;
• ability to create inclusive and responsive early learning environments that support the diverse and special needs of all children;
• strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• computer skills suitable for report writing and internet research/applications; and
• Valid Standard First Aid.
• Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks

Scope of Position:

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) will support the Lead Early Childhood Educator (LECE) within the Pre-primary Program Team, to ensure a supportive and secure environment for young children attending the Pre-primary Program.

The ECE will receive daily direction from the LECE and support him/her to create and maintain an engaging learning environment, one in which children are encouraged to explore and create new knowledge through their experiences and social interactions with others. The ECE will support the use of evidenced-based practices and professional judgment to ensure the environment is focused on the holistic development and overall well-being of the child/ren. Working cooperatively with the LECE, the ECE will be responsible to support the implementation of the Pre-primary Program using the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework.

The ECE will be an active member of the school team reporting to the Pre-Primary Program Manager and will work cooperatively with the LECE to support the consistent delivery and assessment of a high quality early learning experience for children attending the Pre-primary Program. In addition, the ECE will act in the place of the LECE as necessary.

Key responsibilities:

In cooperation with the LECE, the responsibilities of the ECE include but are not limited to:

• creating an active and dynamic learning environment that supports and includes all children;
• working with the LECE to clarify roles and responsibilities, establish classroom routines and procedures that will set the stage for a positive learning environment;
• delivering developmentally appropriate and engaging programming that is responsive to the interests and cultural needs of the children and community,
• observing, assessing and documenting children’s developmental progress;
• facilitating family, caregiver and community involvement in program;
• welcoming and have open communication with families and caregivers regarding their children experiences and the program offered;
• reflect children’s lives in ongoing displays and celebrations throughout the year;
• providing timely identification of and responses to children and families in need of additional supports and services are partners with community-based providers to ensure that children’s individual developmental needs are addressed within the context of the Pre-primary Program.
• supports the LECE in writing transition plans for children requiring additional supports in preparation for entry into primary.
• Supporting children’s development with materials and resources that focus on emergent literacy and numeracy skills, in particular; play based skills, social emotional skills and gross and fine motor development.
• demonstrating an understanding of young children’s characteristics and needs, and of the multiple interacting influences on children’s development and learning, when they are in the presence of a welcoming, inclusive early learning program;
• understands appropriate behavior guidance strategies for young children and is able to implement them in consideration of School Board and EECD policies and procedures
• collaborating with the LECE to ensure the pre-primary students are welcomed and a part of the school community
• knowledge of the food and nutrition guidelines and responsible for providing nutritious snacks.
• supporting the LECE in the day to day management of the classroom including assisting in the organizing of all daily programming, supports for students, organizing special events and extra-curricular activities.
• Participating in a comprehensive, ongoing evaluation of the Pre-primary program via the Continuous Quality Improvement process.
• other duties as assigned.