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). Inuuqatigiit Centre is committed to creating a more representative workforce so it can better understand and serve the needs of our Inuit community in Ottawa. Employment in some positions requires an acceptable criminal record check. Possession of a criminal record will not necessarily disqualify candidates from further consideration. Eligibility list may be created to fill future vacancies.

Job description
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