Head Start Assistant

6 months ago

Agassiz, Canada Seabird Island Band Full time

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The Headstart Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the children have a safe, fun and educational environment to encourage their learning through the developmental stages.

**WORK THAT MATTERS**

Are you looking to start a career where you create a community with healthy, happy children who are supported to reach their full potential and encourage all children to begin a life long journey of learning within a culturally supportive and safe environment. Our team is passionate about supporting children and their families.

Aboriginal Head Start On-Reserve enhanced program that encompasses the seven components of Head Start: health, nutrition, parent and family involvement, Stō:ló culture and Halq’eméylem language, social support, education, and special needs inclusion.

Seabird Island is located 1 kilometer from Agassiz, BC on the beautiful Fraser River, 120 km east of Vancouver.

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**BENEFITS & PERKS**
- Extended health and dental benefits,
- Accrued vacation and sick time,
- Pension plan with matching employer contributions,
- Access to internal training programs, professional development and skill enhancement,
- Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team,
- Equitable hourly rates
- Casual dress code

**WHAT YOU'LL DO**

The Headstart Assistant will be responsible for (under the guidelines of the Headstart Program and under supervision of a licensed ECE):

- Participate in culturally appropriate activities and experiences for the children.
- Participate in providing a safe (emotionally and physically), healthy environment, flexible routines, record keeping, parental involvement, community support and the planning of developmentally appropriate experiences.
- Assist in daily activities like cooking, cleaning etc.
- Follow the center’s procedures for maintaining health records and for administrating medication.
- Report all accidents, injuries and illness to the Supervisor, and record such incidents in the communication book.
- Report all cases of (suspected) child abuse and or neglect to the Supervisor and/or follow center’s policy for reporting.
- Participate in field trips.
- Contribute to the ongoing operation of the center.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings as required.
- Provide general administrative and clerical support for routine office tasks;
- Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor, Manager, Director, or the Education Director.

**WHAT YOU BRING**

**Education and certification**
- Completion of High school.
- Standard First Aid and CPR certifications would be is considered an asset.

**Experience**
- Experience working with First Nations children would be an asset.
- Excellent customer service skills.

**Skills, attributes and abilities**
- Ability to build positive relationships with children.
- Ability to balance competing priorities and to work under pressure.
- Highly flexible, and detail-oriented.
- High professional and ethical standards.
- Warm and personable.
- Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to adhere to Oath of Confidentiality and Seabird Island Band Policies and Procedures.
- Knowledge, respect and understanding of Stó:lō culture, traditions and language is considered an asset.
- Experience working with First Nations community and children is considered an asset.
- Valid BC Driver’s License, Class 5.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Child Intervention Check.

**REPORTS TO**

Headstart Supervisor

**PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING**
- Employment is conditional upon completing pre-employment screening to ensure a safe and secure work environment in which staff, members, families, community, as well as resources, and assets are protected. All background checks, reference checks and criminal record checks are performed in accordance with SIB HR Policy, protecting the integrity and confidentiality of information gathered during the evaluation.
- We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

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