Early Childhood Educator
- Waverley, NS, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and supporting children as they grow, learn, and thrive? If you’re dedicated to making a meaningful impact during the most important years of development, we’d love to welcome you to our team.
About Us
Kids & Company is one of Canada's fastest-growing early learning and childcare providers, with over 120 centres across Canada. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace where educators are empowered to grow their careers and make a difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver an Emergent Curriculum that supports each child’s unique development and learning journey
- Maintain accurate daily documentation, progress reports, and attendance records
- Support children’s emotional, cognitive, physical, and behavioural development in a nurturing environment
- Collaborate with external professionals such as Speech-Language Pathologists or Occupational Therapists when required
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations, including classroom ratios
- Actively participate in team meetings, professional development workshops, and classroom transitions
Qualifications
- Valid Nova Scotia ECE License
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
- Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Certification (Level B or C)
- Ability to safely push, pull, or lift up to 45 lbs
What We Offer
- A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment
- Comprehensive benefits through Health Association Nova Scotia
- Pension plan through CAAT (Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology)
- 35% discount on childcare services plus 20 complimentary back-up childcare days per year
- Ongoing career growth and advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
- Meaningful recognition and appreciation for your dedication and contributions
Kids & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and throughout employment.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The educator will deliver an emergent curriculum to support children's development while maintaining accurate documentation and records. They are also responsible for ensuring health and safety compliance and collaborating with external professionals as needed.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Nova Scotia ECE License and possess current First Aid and CPR certification. A clear Vulnerable Sector Check and Child Abuse Registry Check are mandatory for this position.
Skills
- Early childhood education
- Emergent curriculum
- Child development
- Classroom management
- Documentation
- Health and safety compliance
- Collaboration
- First aid
- CPR
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Pension plan
- Childcare discount
- Complimentary back-up childcare
- Professional development
- Career advancement opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
Keywords
- Early Childhood Educator
- Emergent Curriculum
- Childcare
- Nova Scotia ECE License
- Vulnerable Sector Check
- Child Abuse Registry Check
- First Aid
- CPR
- Health and Safety
- Licensing Regulations
- Professional Development
- Inclusive Workplace
- Documentation
- Child Development