Early Childhood Educator Job

Adventurers Child Care Centre is a vibrant organization with a long history of providing high quality childcare services to children and their families in Dartmouth and surrounding HRM (We are in Burnside). We work in a family centered, child focused environment with a strong sense of team at all levels.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a passionate, creative, and competent early childhood educator to be a part of our dynamic team! Our Centre strives to be inclusive and offers a high quality environment that supports and facilitates optimal development of the whole child. Experience working or volunteering in Licensed child care in Nova Scotia will be considered an asset.

Program Responsibilities:

In collaboration with co-teachers, plans and implements daily activities, including creative, active/quiet activities, indoor/outdoor activities, free play/structured activities, and large and small group/individual activities that are developmentally appropriate.
Stays updated on new program ideas and activities using new resources, networking, and sharing resources with other teachers.
Maintains resource files for personal use and use by others for planning purposes.
Maintains updated supply list for classroom and notifies Director of program needs.
Organizes space, equipment and materials as needed for activities in advance, and in compliance with Day Care Act and Regulations and centre policies.
Plans and implements activities which stimulate creativity, learning, curiosity, exploration, community and multicultural awareness and self-help skills.
Plans, implements and evaluates Individual Program Plans (IPP's) as needed.
Participates in team conferences relating to IPP’s with parents, specialists and Director.
Completes progress reports on children twice per year (November/June) and meets with parents to discuss individual child’s progress/development.
Complies with centre policies and procedures, philosophy and mission statement.
Establishes and follows daily schedule for classroom

QUALIFICATIONS

Early Childhood Educator certification. Must have a level 1, 2 or 3
Current First Aid (CPR-B or C) certificate.
Ability to provide professional references.
Diplomas, certificates or other evidence of training related to child growth/development.
Experience working in a childcare or recreational setting.
Successful candidates will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector & Child Abuse Registry Check

Health/Dental Benefits, Paid Holidays, Vacations, and Sick Leave, Life and/or Disability Insurance

Licensed Child Care Centre