Step Above Childcare Centre is looking for a full time early childhood educator.

Requirements

(Candidates who don't meet the following 2 requirements will NOT be considered)

- Early Childhood Education classification obtained ONLY from Nova Scotia Early Childhood Development Services (ECE Level 1, 2, or 3).
- Must be legally authorized to work in Canada (Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, Valid Work Permit). Only local candidates will be considered.

Required skills:
- Must have a high emotional and physical stamina.
- Must have a good physical strength, and the ability to lift children.
- Must have the ability to work under pressure, and multitasking.
- Skilled experience in dealing with young children and their families.
- Demonstrated understanding and love for young children and enthusiasm for helping to maintain a happy, creative atmosphere in the classroom

Required documents:
- A valid Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector search, obtained within the last 2 years.




- A valid Child Abuse Register Search, obtained within the last 2 years.
- A valid First Aid certificate with CPR-C, obtained within the last 2 years.

Responsibilities:
- Meeting the developmental needs of the children in their direct care on a daily basis.
- Following policies and procedures and being aware of any changes to them.
- Seeing to the health and safety of the children.
- Responsible for developing and implementing the program.
- Responsible for effective room arrangement.
- Cleaning of toys and room on a daily, weekly, biweekly and monthly basis.
- Following the daily schedule
- Communicating with parents (verbally and written).
- Applying and implementing the guidance policy.
- Providing a safe and supportive environment for children to express their feelings.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $25.61 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Daycare Teacher - ECE (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Step Above Childcare Centre
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality