Private Home Visitor and School Age Child Care

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday**, August 30**th**, 2023,**

**Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.**

**JOB** SUMMARY**: The **Private Home Visitor and School Age Child Care Facilitator** reports and works under the direction and supervision of the Early Years Outreach Manager.

This Position is responsible for the Private Home Child Care Program and the Before and

After school age child care program in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years

Act. Delivery focused on, “How does Learning Happen” promoting Haudenosaunee

Culture, Language and Early Learning for Every Child Today (ELECT). The RECE - Child

and Family Worker will comply with Six Nations Elected Council Employment Policy, the

Six Nations Council Health and Safety Guidelines, Family Gatherings Care Policy and

Procedures and Parent.

**Type**

Full Time

**Closing Date**

August 30th, 2023

**Hours of Work**

37.5 hrs./week

**Wage**

TBD

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Early Childhood Educator Diploma and registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators and two years’ experience working in a licensed childcare program.
- Will have a valid certificate in First Aid/CPR or willing to acquire.
- Work experience with special needs children an asset
- Access to a reliable insured vehicle and hold a valid Ontario Driver’s License class G.
- Must pass a medical examination.
- Must pass a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), willing to submit to Ministry of Education
- Will have good interpersonal skills.
- Will have good verbal and written communication skills.
- Will be flexible in working various day shifts.
- Will have knowledge of Haudenosaunee Culture and Language or willing to obtain.
- Will be thoroughly familiar with relevant legislation, regulations, and guidelines.
- Will be knowledgeable about the native culture, language, and traditions of Six Nations
- Will be familiar with traditional approaches to assist.
- Will be willing to upgrade their skills on an ongoing basis.
- A good understanding of the theory and practice of family support programs in our community
- Experience working with families and children in a community setting.
- Preference will be given to Six Nations Band Members.

**SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose **one** method **ONLY**)**:
**Method #1: Online***- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

**Method #2: GREAT** - Applications must include **all** of the following**:

- Printed, filled in, and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
- Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
- Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
- Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
- Place all documents listed above in a sealed envelope and mail to or drop off at:
**Private Home Visitor and School Age Child Care Facilitator** - Full Time - 142-23-4**

c/o Reception Desk

Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court

Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0