Early Years

Early Years - Registered Early Childhood Educator

Inuuqatigiit Centre, 230 McArthur Ave, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Manager of Early Years the Early Childhood Educator plans and delivers a high quality and culturally-based Early Years program.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a stimulating, caring and culturally appropriate early learning environment for children aged 2.5- 6 years
• Share in the responsibility for planning, preparing, and implementing curriculum to foster development in all developmental domains using a variety of groups and individual activities.
• Recognize and respond to the needs of each child by using developmentally appropriate teaching and child behavior guidance and strategies
• Participate fully and consistently as a team member in caring for the children and in the overall operation of the program center
• Complete weekly program and outdoor plans to be posted in the classroom.
• Be familiar with and follow the Early Years annual workplans.
• Be familiar with How Does Learning Happen document.
• Be familiar with Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit
• Be familiar with the 6 Head Start Components
• Observe, monitor, and track each child's individual progress and development in accordance with learning goals the program and Inuuqatigiit Centre's policies and procedures.
• Monitor health, safety, and well-being of children.
• Responsible for the constant supervision, safety, and well-being of children in Early Years programs
• Document and assess children's development.
• Understand and adhere to all regulations of the Early Learning and Child Care Act (e.g., child/staff ratios)
• Comply with all recording and reporting requirements outlined in Inuuqatigiit Centre's Early Years Policies &
• Procedures (e.g. daily log, incident reports, medication administration)
• Maintain program equipment in good repair and share responsibility for hygiene.
• Sanitize toys as required and outlined in policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Accountable for the well-being of children and staff.
• Adheres to Inuuqatigiit Centre's Early Years Policy and Procedures.
• Keeps child, parent, family related information confidential at all times; and

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Must demonstrate stress resistance and stamina in caring for young children;
• Regular physical activity is associated with programming activities.
• Always ensure personal safety and precautions
• Integrate the Inuit culture and language in all aspects of program responsibilities

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Fluency in Inuktitut would be an asset.
• Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children, parents, and families.
• Knowledge of Inuit and non-Inuit community services and supports.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software.
• Strong organizational, program planning, evaluation, fiscal management, and problem- solving skills.
• Ability to respond effectively in crisis situations.
• Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment; and
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication, and commitment to children.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in Inuktitut is an asset.
• Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children and families.
• Knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, culture, and practices.
• Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen document.
• Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma
• Registration with the Ontario College of ECE.
• Minimum one-year experience working with
• Minimum one-year experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication, and commitment to children.
• Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children and families.
• Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment.
• Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment;
• Knowledge of COVID-19 Policies in an Early Years setting.
• First Aid/CPR certificate (or willingness to become certified) required.
• Current Police Record Check - Vulnerable Sector required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Centre's
• Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Medical certification of good health; TB test and other immunizations up-to-date; and
• Proof of COVID-1 2 vaccine (Dose 1 & 2).

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