Cultural Assistant Educator- Early Years and Earlyon

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families Full time

_Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth & Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families, dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families._

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Under the supervision of the Manager of Early Years, the Cultural Assistant Educator will be grounded in Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit Principles and How Does Learning Happen (Ontario’s pedagogy) to plan and deliver culturally based activities for the Early Years Program and the EarlyOn Program.

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Plan and implement in-person Inuit language and cultural activities for Early Years Programs
- Plan and Implement Cultural activities for parents and guardians for Inuit children aged 0-6 years old in the greater Ottawa area that promote Inuit traditions, skill, language and cultural activities
- Collect, develop, and maintain a wide selection of cultural teaching materials and activities for children/parents in collaboration with other Cultural Teachers in the Early Years Programs
- Support parents by connecting them to appropriate resources they may need, such as clothing, education, employment, food, mental health services, housing
- Participate in meetings to share ideas, resources, and activities to promote cultural knowledge
- Use a variety of outreach strategies to promote child and family programs/activities
- Engage in positive collaboration with other programs and staff in scheduling programs, coordinating the effective use of equipment, facilities, and personnel
- Incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles into your curriculum planning.
- Evaluate the learning outcomes and goals (language & culture acquisition).
- With the support of the Registered Early Childhood Educator, incorporate How Does Learning Happen into daily learning.
- Encourage and facilitate Inuktitut language development in the children, parents, and staff
- Identify, engage and schedule culturally appropriate guest speakers, Elders, and resource people for the program
- Under the guidance of the Manager of Early Years, recognize and respond to the needs of each child by using positive child guidance
- Support all Early Years Programs
- Identify and report concerns, issues and hazards related to the delivery of child and family program
- Understand and adhere to all program policies (e.g. health and safety)
- Comply with all recording and reporting requirements outlined in Inuuqatigiit policies and procedures (e.g., incident reports)
- Maintain program equipment in good repair and share responsibility for keeping a healthy and safe program space, including sanitizing toys

**ACCOUNTABILITY**
- Accountable for the well-being of children and parents
- Accountable for the cultural integrity of all child and family programs
- Adhere to and promote the mandate, workplan and mission of Inuuqatigiit Centre.

**WORKING RELATIONSHIPS**
- Develop supportive and professional rapport with Inuuqatigiit Centre staff
- Participate in conflict resolution when required.

**EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS**
- Communicate as required with parents about programs and activities (e.g., conversations, flyers, call arounds, etc.)
- Respond to parent inquiries and requests for cultural programming
- Support the role of Elders and resource people in sharing traditional knowledge with children/families, (e.g., Elders, resource people)
- Ensure Inuktitut translation for program communications resources.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Work regular and consistent weekly hours of work
- Required to work regular evening and weekend hours related to program activities, parent engagement activities and community events
- Additional hours on occasion to meet deadlines and ensure delivery of high-quality programs and services.
- Must demonstrate stress resistance and stamina in caring for young children
- Regular physical activity associated with program activities, ability to access multi-story building

**KNOWLEDGE AND SILLS**
- Written and spoken fluency in Inuktitut would be a strong asset
- Knowledge in the needs of Inuit children and families
- Knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, in English
- Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment
- Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment
- Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software
- Willing to learn How Does Learning Happen Ontario’s Pedagogy.

**QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS**
- Inuit descent **required**
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Post-secondary education diploma in related area considered an asset
- Minimum of one year of experience working in a family-oriented program
- Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities preferred
- Vulnerable Sector Check required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Centre Perso

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