Early childhood education is more than a career. It’s a chance to make a lifelong impact in the most important years of a child. As an educator, you nurture young minds, support emotional growth, and create safe, joyful spaces for learning and discovery. But it’s not just about play and care. It is a professional path that requires deep knowledge, strong skills, and a true commitment to ongoing learning. Early childhood educators are trained in child development, curriculum planning, communication, and inclusive practices. They reflect daily, adapt thoughtfully, and lead with both heart and expertise.
This is a role for people who are not only caring and creative, but also committed to excellence, growth, and meaningful work. You are part of a professional team. You build trusted relationships with families and help to shape the future – one child at a time.
If you’re looking for a career that blends purpose, passion, and professionalism, early childhood education is a powerful and rewarding choice.
A single, clear and fair wage grid was introduced in April 2023 for Early Childhood Educators across Nova Scotia. It helps ensure educators are paid based on their training and years of experience. This new structure supports professional growth, encourages educators to stay in the field, and recognizes the important work they do every day in licensed early learning programs.
All employees in provincially licensed and funded child-care centers including ECEs, directors, and support staff are covered under a comprehensive group benefits plan and a defined-benefit pension plan.
Beech Tree Academy is an equal opportunity employer and committed to supporting a culture of diversity, accessibility across the organization. We hire the best talent regardless of race, colour, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, age, sex or sexual orientation. We encourage qualified applicants to apply and will accommodate the needs of qualified applicants under the Human Rights Code in all parts of the hiring process.
At this time, we are not hiring for permanent or part-time positions. We are not accepting applications through our website or our digital assistant, Erica.
When opportunities become available, they are always shared on our Facebook page along with details on how to apply.
We are often happy to hear from qualified early childhood educators interested in casual substitute work. If that sounds like a good fit for you, please ask Erica for more information.
Please keep in mind:
Beech Tree Academy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible workplace.
We require Early Childhood Education (ECE) certification or equivalent experience. A passion for working with children and a positive attitude are essential.
Yes, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health insurance and paid time off.
Absolutely. We invest in our team with ongoing training, workshops, and opportunities for career advancement.
The process typically includes submitting an application, an initial interview, and a meeting with our program director.
Yes, we often have opportunities for part-time, flexible, and supply (on-call) positions.
