CC# 25-06-07 Pre-Primary Program Lead

Pre-Primary Program Lead

Term, Non-Union Position

Location:  Central Office, 60 Lorne Street, Truro, NS

CC# 25-06-07

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of Programs, the primary responsibility of the Pre-Primary Lead is to provide operational support to assist school administrators in planning, administering and delivering the Pre-Primary Program (PPP) at their school. This includes providing pedagogical expertise and deliberately supporting school administration in building their capacity to effectively plan, manage and lead the PPP at their site.
 

The PPP Lead provides hands-on assistance to school principals in carrying out their responsibility as the educational leader of the school to delivery an equitable, diverse, inclusive and accessible (EDIA), high quality play based early learning experience for children in the foundational years of the public school system utilizing the Nova Scotia Early Learning Curriculum Framework.
 

As directed, the PPP Lead will also directly support school principals in their responsibilities by participating in recruiting, orienting, monitoring and evaluation staff working in the PPP.

Minimum Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree with a specialization in early childhood development from a recognized post-secondary institution

Minimum Experience

• At least five (5) years of experience working with pre-school children (within an environment with other early childhood educators)
• At least two (2) years of experience working in a leadership and management capacity in a professional environment

Assets

• Previous leadership and management role in early childhood development is an asset
• Previous experience working within a large complex public sector

Competencies Required

• Demonstrated ethical and respectful professional behavior
• Understanding and commitment to cultural proficiency and social justice
• Subject matter expertise and pedagogical leadership based on the NS Early Learning Curriculum
• Problem solving
• Effective collaboration
• Relationship development
• Champions early learning program priorities
• Experience coaching and mentoring

 Interested applicants must apply electronically through this online career page.

Interested applicants must attach a resume with a concise covering letter highlighting the most relevant qualifications and experience.  The names of at least three (3) professional references must be included, two (2) of whom must be recent supervisors able to address professional competency. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Start Date:                                                          As soon as possible
End Date:                                                            July 15, 2025 with possibility of extension

Closing Date for Applications:                        Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 11:59pm 

Salary:                                                                  Non-Union Pay Band 7 ($2,520.53 - $3,150.68 bi-weekly)