School Age Educator

The Lower Sackville Nursery School is looking for a caring, energetic, and dependable School Age Educator to join our team in a permanent, full-time position.

The successful candidate will work with children ages 4–12 years, helping to create a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive environment where children can build friendships, explore their interests, and enjoy a variety of age-appropriate activities.

Responsibilities include planning and participating in activities, supervising indoor and outdoor play, supporting positive interactions among children, and helping maintain a safe and organized program environment.

Please note that this position does involve some walking, including walking with groups of children as part of the school-age program. Applicants should be comfortable being active and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with school-age children and understands their unique needs and interests.
• Is warm, patient, dependable, and able to build positive relationships with children
• Works well as part of a team.
• Is comfortable supervising groups of children both indoors and outdoors.
• Is able to participate in regular walking as part of the position.
• Can bring creativity, enthusiasm, and initiative to the program.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in educational or childcare settings is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and child development stages.
• Strong tutoring or teaching skills to support children's academic growth.
• Ability to create engaging activities that cater to diverse interests and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills to connect effectively with children, parents, and team members.
• Demonstrated patience, enthusiasm, and a proactive attitude toward fostering a positive learning environment.
• Must be able to pass background checks and meet any applicable licensing standards.

Join us in making a difference by providing energetic, caring support that empowers children to thrive academically and socially. We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: $18.00-$32.19 per hour

Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site childcare
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NS Early Childhood Education Classification Level 1, 2 or 3 (required)

Work Location: In person