Early Childhood Educator Assistant

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start Inc Full time

Makonsag offers a full day, culturally based, licensed early learning and care for 49 children including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is a culture-based program for learning Indigenous traditions, values, and principles - protecting the land and respect for life. There is an onsite cook serving traditional foods and the program is located in a newly renovated building located on Courtwood Ave., off Woodward and Maitland._

**Benefits of Working at Makonsag**
- Work directly in your community with Indigenous children
- Continuous opportunities for professional growth
- Celebrate cultural teachings and incorporate in program curriculum
- Exciting professional development opportunities in Ottawa, Ontario and throughout Canada
- Cultural connections with Indigenous Early Learning community
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities to participate in other projects, community outreach and educational environments

**In This Role You Will**
- Meet children’s needs for continuance of care, routines, and education in the absence of regular caregiver
- Implement program plans daily as established or modified
- Help set up areas for planned activities and provide a welcoming and nurturing environment
- Observe children’s behaviour and level of participation and advise supervisor of observations, concerns and suggestions if requested
- Attend to physical needs of children
- Assist in maintaining a healthy and safe environment
- Ensure positive communication with parents

**To Qualify for this Role, You Have**
- Safe Food Handlers Certificate
- Standard First Aid, including infant and child CPR
- Police record check (vulnerable sector) completed in the last 6 months
- Knowledge of COVID-19 Policies in an Early Years setting;
- Medical certification of good health; TB test and other immunizations up-to-date unless seeking exemption and
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccine (Dose 1 & 2).
- Previous experience assisting in early learning and care environments or working directly with children
- Demonstrate understanding of licensed group care environment
- Knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of indigenous children and families
- Proven ability to work closely with other team members
- Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences
- Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, Indigenous language is an asset
- Early Childhood Education diploma or degree from a recognized college or university or equivalent education



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