East Preston Early Learning Centres is looking for enthusiastic, energetic, and dedicated Early Childhood Educators to join our team.

Established in 1974, East Preston Early Learning Centres is a fully licensed, community-focused organization providing high-quality early learning and care to children from infancy through school age.

We are looking for educators who are ready to work hard, be part of a team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children every day. If you are someone who enjoys being actively engaged with children, building relationships, getting down on their level, playing alongside them, and helping them learn and grow, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Early Childhood Educator, you will provide nurturing, responsive care and education in a group setting. You will help create an environment where children feel secure, valued, supported, and encouraged to explore, learn, and develop.

Our programming is based on an emergent curriculum, allowing educators to respond to children's individual interests, strengths, needs, and development while encouraging learning through play, discovery, and meaningful interactions.

You will be responsible for:

- Providing constant supervision and ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of all children in your care.
- Creating a safe, loving, inclusive, and engaging environment for children.
- Being actively involved with children throughout the day through play, conversation, exploration, and learning.
- Building positive, respectful relationships with children and responding appropriately to their individual needs.
- Working collaboratively with other educators to plan, prepare, and implement stimulating, age-appropriate programming.
- Supporting children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
- Participating fully as a member of a team and contributing to a positive and supportive workplace.
- Communicating respectfully and openly with coworkers, children, families, and community partners.




- Following established routines, policies, procedures, and daily practices.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized learning environment.
- Participating in professional development and maintaining current ECE qualifications and certifications.
- Performing other duties related to the care and well-being of children as required.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for educators who:

- Are willing to work hard and be actively involved in the day-to-day life of the classroom.
- Enjoy working with children and genuinely want to engage, interact, play, and build relationships with them.
- Are reliable, responsible, energetic, and dependable.
- Work well as part of a team and are willing to pitch in and support their coworkers.
- Communicate openly and respectfully.
- Are patient, caring, positive, and responsive to children's needs.
- Are willing to learn, grow, accept feedback, and participate in professional development.
- Can adapt to the changing needs and interests of children and the classroom.
- Understand that quality childcare requires teamwork, commitment, flexibility, and hard work every day.

Qualifications

- Nova Scotia ECE Classification Certificate Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, School-Age Approval
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Valid Child Abuse Register Check.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certification (Level B or C).
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada without restrictions.
- Commitment to maintaining all required certifications and qualifications.

If you are passionate about working with children, enjoy being part of a team, and are ready to bring your energy, creativity, and hard work to our classrooms, we want to hear from you!

Please apply with your cover-letter, Resume and all required checks (VSC, First Aid, Child Abuse Registry Check) to [email protected]

We are not able to accept walk-ins or phone calls regarding employment.

Pay: $25.61-$32.19 per hour

Benefits

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Work Location: In person

📌 Early Childhood Educator (East Preston)
🏢 East Preston Early Learning Centres
📍 East Preston