Department: Education & Early Childhood Development
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Term
Union Status: NSGEU – NSPG
Closing Date: 20-Jun-24 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
About Us
The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) is leading the transformation of the early years and public education system in Nova Scotia. We are doing this by designing an innovative curriculum, facilitating excellence in teaching and learning, ensuring an inclusive education experience, and working closely with our partners in early learning and education. This will provide children, students, and families with a strong foundation for success. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and public education in the province by supporting student learning in a progressive and responsive policy environment.
About Our Opportunity
EECD is committed to building a strong and stable Early Childhood Educator (ECE) workforce to support the transformation of early learning and child care across Nova Scotia.
Under the direction of the Manager of Workforce Development, the Coordinator of ECE Training is responsible for the review of post-secondary ECE programs; overseeing and updating quality standards required in post-secondary ECE training programs, and drafting related policies, procedures and guidelines; leading training and assessment initiatives; working in partnership with post-secondary ECE training programs and other key partners that support a provincially regulated early learning and child care system.
Primary Accountabilities
Qualifications And Experience
A university degree with majority of course work in early childhood development and education, experience and knowledge of post-secondary training in early childhood education.
In Addition, You Possess The Following
Assets For This Role Include
We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written assignments, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Equivalency
Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Benefits
Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.
Working Conditions
Located in an office environment in Halifax.
Additional Information
This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of June 16, 2025. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.
What We Offer
Pay Grade: PR 13
Salary Range: $2,556.10 – $3,107.16 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
This Is a Bargaining Unit Position Initially Restricted To Current Civil Service Employees Represented By The Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If Applying From Outside a Government Office, Employees Must Apply Correctly Via This Link
Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.
External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to [email protected].
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