Opportunities

Salary Information

CG27 - $46,373.60 - $51,287.60 per annum.

Please be advised this position will also receive, from the Department of Education, the provincial Early Learning and Child Care Supplement, which is based on eligibility requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Early Childhood Educators (ECEs) have a lasting, positive impact on the development of children and provide an essential support for families, communities, and society.
• ECEs support and encourage a child’s development from birth to age six ensuring their health and safety while attending to their physical, emotional and cognitive needs.
• ECEs will participate in curriculum planning and implementation for children while also mentoring students during field practice and lab components of relevant ECE courses. 
• Individuals may also be assigned other related duties as it pertains to the ECE’s role.

Screening Criteria

• Must have completed the required coursework to be in possession of, or eligible for, Level I Certification through the Association of Early Childhood Educators Newfoundland and Labrador (AECENL) by December 31, 2024.

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and legislation.
• Communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to form relationships with families.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Conditions of Offer

• When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.
• Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.
• A Criminal Record Check, a Vulnerable Sector Check, current First Aid/CPR, and a copy of updated immunizations deemed satisfactory to the Employer will be required.

Conditions of Acceptance

• Willing to accept a physically demanding position.
• Acknowledges the requirement for lifting and moving children weighing up to 50 lbs, as well as sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent basis.
• Acknowledges the requirement for regularly working in an awkward or cramped position, requiring bending and kneeling.
• Acknowledges the requirement to be high alert, with visual and auditory skills to ensure the well being of all children, including those with special needs, in a fast-paced environment.

Applicant Information

• This position is located at Happy Valley-Goose Bay Campus.
• There are three permanent positions to fill.
• This competition will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed continuously.
• Applications must be submitted online through https://www.cna.nl.ca/careers/opportunities on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.
• Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF). Resumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.
• Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.
• Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.
• An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.
• The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Closing Statement

For more information about this job opportunity or should you require an accommodation as part of this recruitment and selection process, please contact Diane Grandy, Selection Board Chair, by email at diane.grandy@cna.nl.ca.

College of the North Atlantic (CNA) strives to create an organizational culture that welcomes and amplifies diverse perspectives, nurtures belonging and actively seeks to eliminate barriers to equity. We invite all interested individuals to apply, and as part of our shared commitment to the advancement of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as a true reflection of CNA’s core values (Excellence, Integrity, Diversity, Respect and Transparency), we encourage applications from equity-seeking groups including, but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, those who identify as women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

We appreciate your interest in College of the North Atlantic!