Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Department: Education – M’Chigeeng Binoojiinh Gamgoohs/ Early Years Learning Centre
Classification/Level: $21.84 - $25.20 + $2.00 Wage enhancement (Pending Funding Support Approval- Annual) Employment Status: On-call Casual/Full Time Permanent
Reporting Relationship
The Early Childhood Educator Assistant will work under the direction of the – M’Chigeeng Binoojiinh Gamgoohs ECE Educator and reports to the Early Years Learning Centre supervisor.
Position Summary
The Early Childhood Educator Assistant is responsible for the provision of classroom support/ enhanced staffing.
Essential Functions
- Provide an environment with experiences that foster the development of children enrolled; (i.e., social, emotional, physical, and intellectual)
- Use various teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.
- Respond to children in a positive tone of voice.
- Prepare classroom displays and bulletin boards; assist classroom educators with weekly planning.
Will be utilized to assist in maintaining child/staff ratios at all times.
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Under the guidance of the lead educator
- Implement a schedule that incorporates child directed activities, care routines and transition times.
- Participate in development and implementation of programs to enhance creativity, arts and crafts, dramatic play, emotional awareness, music appreciation, science, fine and gross motor and sensory activities.
- Provide positive pro-social experiences including sharing, cooperation, and respect for others.
- Plan and carry out activities that encourage problem solving.
- Complete any required records (daily charts, attendance of children)
- Diaper and/ or toilet train children as required, instruct, assist children washing, dressing, toileting, eating – to develop self-help skills
- Assist in general housekeeping of playrooms and other areas as required
- Demonstrated a strong sense of teamwork
- Attend workshops/ meetings as required and participate in professional development learning
Qualifications & Requirements
Preferred, College Diploma in related field of education or equivalent or social services with a minimum of one year work experience
Minimum, work or volunteer related experience with the completion of a secondary school diploma or equivalent
Other, Good rapport with young people, First Aid Certificate
Good interpersonal skills, dependable, reliable and willingness to work in cooperation within a strong team environment
Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishnaabe
Understanding and fluency in Anishinabemowin is a strong asset; or must be willing to learn the language
CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the VSS must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to alcohol, drugs, assault, violence and theft. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an Original.
Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:
APPLY HERE
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
[email protected]
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)
INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
Must be eligible to legally work in Canada. We do not sponsor for permanent residency.
