ns early childhood teacher Jobs – 23 Openings This Week

Teacher Certification Evaluator (Program Admin Officer 1-2)
Province of Nova Scotia —Halifax, NS
- $2,112.87–$3,029.89 a month
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's
- Dental care
- Life insurance
Early Childhood Educator
Creative Kids Education Centre —Hammonds Plains, NS
- $25.61–$32.19 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- CPR Certification
- English
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Early Childhood Educator
Room to Grow Child Care —Lower Sackville, NS
- $17.00–$32.19 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Working with children
- Organizational skills
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Instructor- Level 2
ISANS —Halifax, NS
- $26 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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Elementary Teacher
Armbrae Academy —Halifax, NS
- Contract
- Microsoft Excel
- Word processing
- High school diploma or GED
9d
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Small World Learning Centre —Bridgewater, NS
- $16.75–$20.00 an hour
- Contract
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Classroom experience
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4d
Casual Teacher Aides & Early Childhood Educators
Eskasoni School Board —Eskasoni, NS
- High school diploma or GED
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Pre-K Teacher
South Shore Waldorf School —Blockhouse, NS
- $35,000–$40,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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Early Childhood Assistant Summer Position June - end Aug and other positions June - end Aug)
Kids R Kids Early Learning Center —Halifax, NS
- $16.75–$20.52 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Caregiving
- Working with children
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SRCE-26-175, Term Consultant, Math/Science
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Port Hawkesbury, NS
- Master's degree
- Education
- Presentation skills
1d
Substitute Teachers
Armbrae Academy —Halifax, NS
- High school diploma or GED
Extended Care & Primary - Grade 5 Co-curricular Coordinator
Armbrae Academy —Halifax, NS
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Databases
- Administrative experience
14d
Lead Kindergarten Teacher
South Shore Waldorf School —Blockhouse, NS
- $35,000–$40,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Tuition reimbursement
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12d
Teacher Assistant (TA) - Casual (Digby or, Shelburne or, Yarmouth) 2026/2027 (90652)
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Yarmouth, NS
- On call
- CPR Certification
- High school diploma or GED
- First Aid Certification
2026-28-16 Education Support Teacher, BLV
APSEA —Halifax, NS
- Contract
- English
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Dental care
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Education Support Teacher - BLV
Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority —Nova Scotia
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Master's degree
- Working with children
- Dental care
Summer Camp Assistant - Forest School
TideView Nature School —Cole Harbour, NS
- $16.75–$19.00 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
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4d
Autism Teacher Specialist
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Berwick, NS
- Master's degree
- Education
- Classroom experience
6d
WKDHS - Principal
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Auburn, NS
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
3d
PWES - Vice Principal with a Teaching Assignment
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Port Williams, NS
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Education
- Teaching
2d
Director of Education & Lifelong Learning (Full Time)
MEMBERTOU RESERVE BAND COUNCIL —Membertou, NS
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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SRCE-26-174, Term Consultant French Language
Nova Scotia School Boards (NSSB) —Port Hawkesbury, NS
- Master's degree
- Administrative experience
- Education
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Teacher Certification Evaluator (Program Admin Officer 1-2)

Province of Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS

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Benefits

Dental care
Life insurance

Skills

French
Customer service
Post-secondary education
Analysis skills
Bachelor's
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Department: Education & Early Childhood Development

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: 15-Jun-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development 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 education. This department is a perfect fit for those that want to be part of the future of early learning and childcare and public education in the province by supporting children, students and families with a strong foundation for success in a progressive and responsive policy environment.

About Our Opportunity

The Program Administration Officer 1-2 – Program Coordinator (Teacher Certification Evaluator) is responsible for assessing, evaluating, and determining certification eligibility. The Teacher Certification Evaluator will provide services to all client requests and work collaboratively with other team members when analyzing applications for certification.

This position will initially report to the Registrar/Director Teacher Certification.

Primary Accountabilities

The Program Administration Officer 1-2 – Program Coordinator (Teacher Certification Evaluator) supports processes associated teacher certification and has the following responsibilities:

Apply the Teacher Certification Regulations, under the Education Act, to the evaluation of applications for teacher certification from a variety of education programs
Conduct research to inform certification decision-making and provide the Assistant Registrar with a summary
Participate in the development of a database consisting of world-wide accreditation information
Review general application information and assesses academic credentials from universities world-wide
Evaluate the comparative value of academic studies and determine if these satisfy the approved legislative and policy requirements established for teacher certification in Nova Scotia
Evaluate the certification of individual teacher applicants and provide documentation to the Registrar and/or Assistant Registrar in situations where an applicant is not deemed eligible for teacher certification in Nova Scotia
Evaluate programs of study for teachers which lead to an increase in classification and provide confirmation of the program approval or denial to the Registrar and/or Assistant Registrar
Assess documentation to ensure all requirements for an increase in classification have been successfully completed and make a recommendation for the increase in classification to the Registrar and/or Assistant Registrar
Ensure the Governor in Council Regulations, under the Education Act, are adhered to in the assessment and recommendation non-Nova Scotia public school service for salary recognition
Provide explanations to teachers whose non-NS public school service cannot be recognized as per the Governor in Council Regulations under the Education Act
Respond to a variety of regulatory inquiries from applicants

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you hold a bachelor's degree and 1 year of relevant experience or equivalent. Relevant experience may include applying regulations or other legislation to decision-making, analyzing post-secondary transcripts, and/or experience in the public school or post-secondary sector.

You also possess the following:

Experience working with the public in a customer service-oriented environment
Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies/procedures for the purposes of approving documentation including applications and reports
Ability to apply sound judgement and make effective decisions
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Post-secondary education in a related field

Experience with international credential assessment is considered an asset. Ability to conduct work in French is considered an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, 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 Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.

May be required to work overtime on occasion.

Additional Information

Please note this is a term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of July 16, 2027. Please note that the status of the vacancy (term/temp) is dependent on the start date of the vacancy and the overall duration in accordance with timelines outlined in the collective agreement.

What We Offer

Career development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career
Engaging workplace: our employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies
Countless career paths
Department specific flexible working schedules

Pay Grade: PR 06 - PR 10

Salary Range: $2,112.87 - $3,029.89 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.

Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected].

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.

If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more 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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early childhood teacher jobs in ns

Teacher Certification Evaluator (Program Admin Officer 1-2)

Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Educator

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Instructor- Level 2

Elementary Teacher

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Casual Teacher Aides & Early Childhood Educators

Pre-K Teacher

Early Childhood Assistant Summer Position June - end Aug and other positions June - end Aug)

SRCE-26-175, Term Consultant, Math/Science

Substitute Teachers

Extended Care & Primary - Grade 5 Co-curricular Coordinator

Lead Kindergarten Teacher

Teacher Assistant (TA) - Casual (Digby or, Shelburne or, Yarmouth) 2026/2027 (90652)

2026-28-16 Education Support Teacher, BLV

Education Support Teacher - BLV

Summer Camp Assistant - Forest School

Autism Teacher Specialist

WKDHS - Principal

PWES - Vice Principal with a Teaching Assignment

Director of Education & Lifelong Learning (Full Time)

SRCE-26-174, Term Consultant French Language

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