Early Childhood Educator

CG27 - $47,301.80 - $52,306.80 per annum. Where applicable, and in cases where the CG scale provides a lower rate of pay, compensation will be adjusted to align with the higher rate outlined in the Newfoundland and Labrador ECE Wage Grid.

At College of the North Atlantic (CNA), we’re committed to helping our staff and students grow and succeed. As an Early Childhood Educator (ECE), you’ll join a friendly, supportive team working together to make a real difference in the lives of young children.

We care about your well-being and career development. Our benefits include generous vacation time, pension contributions, and full health coverage to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance. You’ll also have many opportunities for skill building, further education, and career advancement.

• Generous vacation time, pension contributions, and full health coverage to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Many opportunities for skill building, further education, and career advancement.

• Collaborate to create learning experiences based on children’s interests, strengths, and needs.
• Set up and adapt the physical environment to support children’s growth and curiosity.
• Ensure a safe and healthy learning environment by applying knowledge of early childhood education health and safety standards in daily practices and routines.
• Observe, document, and use children’s development to guide curriculum planning.
• Support research initiatives that enhance early childhood education.
• Mentor and support ECE students during placements by helping them apply theory to practice and providing feedback to build their skills.
• Work closely with ECE faculty to align centre practices with College educational standards.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with families about their child’s development.
• Engage families in their child’s learning journey to strengthen home-centre connections.
• Reflect regularly on ECE practices to continually enhance learning experiences.
• Build strong, respectful partnerships with colleagues, students, and faculty advisors.
• Support and guide ongoing projects that build on children’s interests and curiosity.
• Stay current with research and best practices through ongoing professional development.
• Perform other duties as required to support the efficient operation of the Childcare Centre.

• Completion of Early Childhood Education coursework required for eligibility for Level II Certification through the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador (AECENL).
• Candidates actively enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Diploma program who are eligible for Level I Certification through AECENL and are expected to complete their program within three (3) academic semesters, may also be considered.

• Knowledge of child development theories and early learning methodologies.
• Knowledge of ECE health and safety standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues.
• Organizational skills to manage time and resources.
• Observation and documentation skills.
• Mentorship skills.
• Relationship-building skills focusing on cultural awareness and inclusivity.
• Maintain confidentiality in interactions and information handling.
• Establish and maintain professionalism.

• Candidates must possess current and valid membership with the Association of Early Childhood Educators of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• A current certified Criminal Records Check (issued by RCMP) or Criminal Records Screening Certificate (issued by RNC); a current certified Vulnerable Sector Records Check (issued by…