Early Childhood Educator

Job summary

The educator will deliver an emergent curriculum to support children's development while maintaining accurate documentation and progress reports. They are also responsible for ensuring health and safety compliance and collaborating with external professionals to meet individual child needs.

Job details

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.

What you’ll do

The educator will deliver an emergent curriculum to support children's development while maintaining accurate documentation and progress reports. They are also responsible for ensuring health and safety compliance and collaborating with external professionals to meet individual child needs.

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits • Pension plan • Childcare discount • Complimentary back-up childcare days • Career growth opportunities • Professional development

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Classroom management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Early childhood education
• Emergent curriculum
• Child development
• Documentation
• Health and safety compliance
• Collaboration
• First aid
• CPR
• Classroom management
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• First Aid Certification
• Computer-Aided Audit Tools
• Early Childhood Education
• Emergent Curriculum
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Progress Reporting

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Early Childhood Educator
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education