Job Description

Title: Early Childhood Educator

Location: YMCA of Pictou County

Position Status: Full Time

Hourly Rate: $ 24.06 - 30.24 (As per current NS ECE Wage Scale Chart)

Start Date: September 2025

The YMCA of Pictou County Experience

The YMCA of Pictou County is a supportive and caring staff team who are thriving, growing and are passionate about their work. The workplace team culture is inclusive, genuine, kind and nurturing, where team members are encouraged to learn and succeed individually and collectively. The environment is casual and comfortable yet friendly and professional. All team members are encouraged to have fun at work alongside the policies that guide our professionalism. At the YMCA of Pictou County, we know the value of being healthy and active, of bringing people together, and social and physical activity within a community. If this environment interests you and you identify as a dynamic team player who is socially connected and passionate about helping people, consider joining our team as an Early Childhood Educator.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

As a full time Early Childhood Educator, you will work along side the staff at our various Child Care Centre locations. You will be responsible to ensure you meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children ages 3 months to 5 years. You will be required to ensure children are supervised at all times and that the children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. Our Early Childhood Educators must ensure open, ongoing communication between parents/guardians of children and staff members/volunteers as well as maintain confidentiality regarding issues with staff, volunteers and program participants. Our Educators are encouraged to actively participate in association initiatives involving campaigns, fundraising programs and other educational and promotional initiatives.

Qualifications

Level 1, 2, 3 in Early Childhood Education Classification Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of, and appreciation for the mission, vision and values of the YMCA Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification A current criminal reference and child abuse registry check must be provided. Experience working with Children ages 3 months to 5 years of age
Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check/Vulnerable Sector Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, and proof of valid First Aid and CPR training. Having these documents ready for the interview is recommended.

All Employees are required to attend YMCA Child Protection Training.

Apply today to join our team in making a difference in the lives of children and families in Pictou County!

Please email your cover letter and resume in one document to Alisha Raniowski, People & Culture Administrator at alisha.raniowski@pcymca.ca

by Sept 22.2025 We look forward to hearing from you!

The YMCA of Pictou County is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.06-$30.24 per hour

Benefits:

Wellness program
Work Location: In person