Early Childhood Educator (Temporary)

About the Position

Temporary Early Childhood Educator Position in Waverley

Position available from January to November 2025.

Responsibilities

• Understands early childhood development and is able to provide an enriching program to enhance young children’s learning through a child lead, play-based, emergent curriculum, drawing heavily from the Nova Scotia Childcare Curriculum Framework (Capable, Confident, and Curious).

• Works both independently and collaboratively with center administration, co-workers, families and other participating members and partners.

• Plan and maintains an environment that protects the health, well-being, safety, and security of children.

• Practices a sensitive, caring, and individualized approach to teaching that meets the needs of each child in a variety of ways, considering aspects of a child’s life, family, culture, and how they learn.

• Uses teaching practices that help meet the emotional, social, and physical needs of the children.  

About Us

Friends for Life has 10 locations within HRM and Colchester County. Our greatest priority is to ensure that we meet every child's individual needs, by providing a stimulating, secure and loving environment. It’s also very important that our staff feel valued and always appreciated. We are always looking for great people to join our amazing Team!

We offer a comprehensive compensation package including:

• Co-pay Benefits - Dental, Medical, Vision and Life Insurance
  
• Sick/Mental Health Days – 2% of Regular Earnings (approx. 5-6 days per year)
  
• Staff discount on childcare – 100%
  
• Staff meetings are pre-scheduled and paid
  
• Additional Classroom support is as needed
  
• Inclusion support staff on site
  
• Positive work environment with encouraging team members and opportunities for career advancement
  
• Professional Development courses are paid
  
• Vacation increased to 6% (Approx 3 weeks) after 5 years of employment
  
• Birthdays Off and Paid
  
• Staff social committee – celebrations for staff members
  
• Performance incentives – gift cards
  
• Every Friday offers a free breakfast for all staff
  

Qualifications

• ECE Level 1, 2, or 3 classifications or Unleveled
• Clear Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check
• Clear Child Abuse Registry Check
• Valid First Aid & CPR, Level C  

PLEASE NOTE:

Hatchet Lake, Tantallon, East Hants, Elmwood and Waverley locations require educators to have access to their own transportation.

No public transit goes to these sites.   

Please send resume or inquire about the position by emailing:

fflgroupservices@outlook.com 

About the Company

Friends For Life Childcare Centre
5447 St. Margaret's Bay Road
Upper Tantallon, NS B3Z 2H9

Company Contact

Angela
fflgroupservices@outlook.com
Preferred Contact: Email

Documents to be Forwarded

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Clear checks & certificates