NouLAB

We are looking to speak with operators from Early Learning and Childcare Centres in Atlantic Canada.

Êtes-vous une exploitante travaillant dans un centre d'éducation de la petite enfance au Canada Atlantique? Nous vous invitons à participer à des entretiens pour en savoir plus sur votre expérience. Tous les participants qui assistent à une entretien en ligne d'une heure recevront 25$.
https://www.ecelaboepe.ca/exploitants-epe

Early Childhood Educator Study Leave Substitute

Do you love working with children?
Do you want to help children thrive?
Would you like to work one day per week at an Early Learning and Childcare Centre for 12 wks?

Would you like to help an existing Early Childhood Educator obtain their professional qualification by covering their study leave in an exciting new program being tested by The Early Childhood Education Lab offered by NouLAB: New Brunswick's Social and Public Policy Innovation Lab?

The Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Study Leave Substitute will work one shift per week at the New Maryland Children’s Centre for 12 weeks, to provide an existing team member with the opportunity to take paid leave while studying for their credentials. During each shift, the ECE Substitute will deliver a quality caring and supportive early childhood education program while meeting all regulatory standards. This position reports to the Centre director.

Qualifications:

A minimum of 6 months experience working with children, in the Early Childhood Education, or Education sector preferred

To join the supply list, you would have to complete:

Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Check;
Check with Department of Social Development; and,
First Aid/CPR training.

You would also have to take the province's free Introduction to Early Childhood Education Course (90 hours) if you don't already have your Early Childhood Education Credential. If you haven't already completed the course, showing proof of registration is acceptable.

Duties / Responsibilities

Take two-day orientation provided by the Centre
Carry out indoor and outdoor activities that have been planned for the children that day
Willing and able to get down on floor and play
Change diapers Feed children Be outside, take children for walks
Read to children
Be actively engaged with two year olds
Supervise and engage with children
Be aware of and adhere to licensing requirements
Be part of a team but work independently
Take part in interview at beginning and end of contract to reflect on the role

Working Conditions

The childcare facility is located in New Maryland and licensed for 60 children
Indoor and outdoor activities
Standing, bending, crouching, some lifting (20lbs to 40lbs)

Wages

$14.90 per hour (without ECE Credential) or $19 per hour (with ECE Credential - one year certificate or more)
You will be paid for time at orientation course and each shift worked
Costs incurred obtaining required checks and First Aid/CPR training will be reimbursed

Hours of Work

One day per week for 12 weeks, starting October 4th - December 17th
Fridays
8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Deadline for applications is September 30th, 2021.

Please send resumé or any questions to [email protected]

Working Early Childhood Educators have a wealth of experience and knowledge, and are often the cornerstone of Early Learning and Childcare Centres. There are many barriers that deter these Seasoned Practitioners from pursuing training for credentials. Our Early Childhood Education Lab is hoping to find ways to reduce some of these barriers; we are currently looking for people to test one idea - a Study Leave Substitute Program Concept.
We are looking for people with experience working with young children who are willing to work one day per week for twelve weeks in one of our three test sites (one in New Maryland, two in Moncton). This is a unique opportunity for someone who loves working with children to help an Early Childhood Educator obtain their professional qualification by covering their study leave. Links to each of the position descriptions are included in the comments below.
Please share with anyone who you think might be interested, and don't hesitate to reach out with questions.


New Maryland - https://xn--ecelab-labope-lhb.ca/newmarylandchildrenscentre
Moncton Sportsdome - https://xn--ecelab-labope-lhb.ca/monctonsportsdome
YW Margies Early Learning Centre - https://xn--ecelab-labope-lhb.ca/margieselc