Job Description & How to Apply Below
Early Childhood Educator
Department:
Early Learning and Child Care
Reports to:
Regional Manager, YWCA Early Learning and Child Care
Status: Full-time, Contract – Maternity leave (37.5 hours / week)
Location:
Halifax, NS
Anticipated
Start Date:
June 8th, 2026
YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members. Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, dis Ability, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise.
We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.
YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives. We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness.
Our four program focus areas include: promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women’s economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse people.
Why work for the YWCA
Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.
Why YOU should apply
Even if you don’t have all the requirements listed in this position, you may be the right candidate. If you are a natural leader with a strong attention to detail and a passion for social justice and gender equity, we want to hear from you. Take a chance and apply. Tell us how you can make a difference through your YWCA.
Program Overview
The Early Childhood Educator is expected to work with minimal supervision within established guidelines of the YWCA and within the policy, procedures and regulations of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. The Early Childhood Educator establishes operational procedures as needed within his/her area of responsibility by recommending and collaboratively developing new operational procedures as needed for approval by the Child Care Manager, Department Director and ultimately the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Early Childhood Educators are responsible for planning and implementing a program that provides children with a developmentally appropriate, safe and healthy environment. The program follows all relevant provincial laws and regulations and follows all relevant YWCA Halifax policies and procedures.
Essential Duties of Position
Programming
Proactively plans, develops, and implements an early learning program that is developmentally appropriate, in alignment with department processes, policies and allocated budget
Takes initiative to ensure that activities, learning experiences, and general classroom conduct are planned with developmental appropriateness in mind
Provides culturally reflective/responsive practices/pedagogy, (Inclusive), programming and activities
Provides a balance between quiet and active learning activities
Provides for culturally diverse activities, and a variety of creative experiences
Establishes routines and smooth transition times
Plans, develops, implements, and communicates programs within department processes and policies
Communicates with children with respect and at their own individual and developmental level
Sets realistic behavior expectations and follows the YWCA Behavior Guidance and Inclusion Policy
Regularly assesses children’s needs, interests and abilities and uses results to develop program activities
Provides for a balance between teacher and child-initiated activities (e.g. balance between thematic and emergent curriculum) – follows the…
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