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Early Childhood Educator
- St. John's, NL, Canada
Full-time
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Duties And Responsibilities
At College of the North Atlantic (CNA), we're committed to helping our staff and students grow and succeed. As an Early Childhood Educator (ECE), you'll join a friendly, supportive team working together to make a real difference in the lives of young children.
We care about your well-being and career development. Our benefits include generous vacation time, pension contributions, and full health coverage to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. You'll also have many opportunities for skill building, further education, and career advancement.
Duties And Responsibilities
For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at diane.grandy@cna.nl.ca .
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!
- CG27 - $47,301.80 - $52,306.80 per annum.
- Where applicable, and in cases where the CG scale provides a lower rate of pay, compensation will be adjusted to align with the higher rate outlined in the Newfoundland and Labrador ECE Wage Grid.
Duties And Responsibilities
At College of the North Atlantic (CNA), we're committed to helping our staff and students grow and succeed. As an Early Childhood Educator (ECE), you'll join a friendly, supportive team working together to make a real difference in the lives of young children.
We care about your well-being and career development. Our benefits include generous vacation time, pension contributions, and full health coverage to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. You'll also have many opportunities for skill building, further education, and career advancement.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Collaborate to create learning experiences based on children's interests, strengths, and needs.
- Set up and adapt the physical environment to support children's growth and curiosity.
- Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment by applying knowledge of early childhood education health and safety standards in daily practices and routines.
- Observe, document, and use children's development to guide curriculum planning.
- Support research initiatives that enhance early childhood education.
- Mentor and support ECE students during placements by helping them apply theory to practice and providing feedback to build their skills.
- Work closely with ECE faculty to align centre practices with College educational standards.
- Maintain open and ongoing communication with families about their child's development.
- Engage families in their child's learning journey to strengthen home-centre connections.
- Reflect regularly on ECE practices to continually enhance learning experiences.
- Build strong, respectful partnerships with colleagues, students, and faculty advisors.
- Support and guide ongoing projects that build on children's interests and curiosity.
- Stay current with research and best practices through ongoing professional development.
- Perform other duties as required to support the efficient operation of the Childcare Centre.
- Completion of Early Childhood Education coursework required for eligibility for Level II Certification through the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador (AECENL).
- Candidates actively enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Diploma program who are eligible for Level I Certification through AECENL and are expected to complete their program within three (3) academic semesters, may also be considered.
- Knowledge of child development theories and early learning methodologies.
- Knowledge of ECE health and safety standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
- Organizational skills to manage time and resources.
- Observation and documentation skills.
- Mentorship skills.
- Relationship-building skills focusing on cultural awareness and inclusivity.
- Maintain confidentiality in interactions and information handling.
- Establish and maintain professionalism.
- Candidates must possess current and valid membership with the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
- A current certified Criminal Records Check (issued by RCMP) or Criminal Records Screening Certificate (issued by RNC); a current certified Vulnerable Sector Records Check (issued by RCMP/RNC); a current Record of Immunization or ; and a current copy of at least an emergency level (one day) diploma/certificate in first aid and CPR dealing with children deemed satisfactory to the Employer will be required.
- Candidates must provide an active Level II Certification through AECENL. Students nearing completion of an ECE Diploma program must provide proof of an active Level I Certification at time of offer, with the condition that they provide their Level II Certification within eight (8) weeks of completing their studies.
- Willing to accept a physically and mentally demanding position.
- Acknowledges the requirement for lifting and moving children weighing up to 50 lbs, as well as sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent basis.
- Acknowledges the requirement for regularly working in an awkward or cramped position, requiring bending and kneeling.
- Acknowledges the requirement to be highly alert, with visual and auditory skills to ensure the well being of all children, including those needing supports, in a fast-paced environment.
- This position is located at the Prince Philip Drive Campus.
- There are multiple permanent positions to fill through this competition.
- Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
- Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF).
- Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
- Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
- An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
- The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.
For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at diane.grandy@cna.nl.ca .
College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.
We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!
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Responsibilities
Plan and adapt learning experiences and environments around children's interests, strengths, and needs, while maintaining a safe and healthy childcare setting. Observe and document development, communicate with families, mentor ECE students, collaborate with faculty and colleagues, and contribute to research and ongoing program improvement.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed Early Childhood Education coursework qualifying them for Level II Certification through AECENL; eligible students nearing completion of an ECE diploma may be considered with Level I certification and must obtain Level II certification within the stated timeframe. The role also requires current AECENL membership and specified background checks, immunization documentation, and child-focused first aid and CPR certification, as well as the ability to meet the physical and attentional demands of childcare work.
Skills
- Child Development
- Early Learning Methodologies
- Health And Safety
- Curriculum Planning
- Observation And Documentation
- Communication
- Organization And Time Management
- Mentorship
- Relationship Building
- Cultural Awareness
- Inclusivity
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Family Engagement
- Teamwork
- Research And Professional Development
Benefits
- Generous Vacation Time
- Pension Contributions
- Full Health Coverage
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Further Education Opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Diane Grandy
Hiring contact email
diane.grandy@cna.nl.ca
Categories
- Education
- Social Services
- Science & Research
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Early Childhood Education
- Child Development
- Early Learning
- Curriculum Planning
- Learning Experiences
- Childcare Centre
- Health And Safety Standards
- Observation
- Developmental Documentation
- Family Engagement
- Student Mentorship
- Research Initiatives
- Professional Development
- AECENL
- Level II Certification
- Level I Certification
- ECE Diploma
- Criminal Records Check
- Vulnerable Sector Records Check
- Record Of Immunization
- First Aid
- CPR
- Cultural Awareness
- Inclusivity
- Confidentiality
- College Of The North Atlantic