Childcare Assistant

**Job Overview**
The Beausoleil First Nation is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Childcare Assistant to join our dynamic team at Beausoleil Day Care Centre. As a Childcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in the growth and development of young children, creating a nurturing, safe, and stimulating environment that fosters learning through play. Your expertise will be essential in promoting children’s physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being while collaborating with parents and colleagues to deliver high-quality early childhood education.

**Responsibilities**
- Ensure Children are supervised at all times and assist with daily routine.
- Develop and implement developmentally appropriate programs based on the needs and interests of children.
- Create a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all children and families.
- Observe, assess, and document children’s development to plan individualized learning goals.
- Support and encourage children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Foster positive relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open communication and offering support.
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times.
- Collaborate with colleagues and support professional development initiatives.
- Adhere to the policies and procedures set out by the Beausoleil Day Care Centre, Beausoleil First Nation & Ministry of Education.
- Maintain up-to-date records and reports in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Uses variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, question, demonstrating and reinforcing.
- Is open and flexible to learning and implementing new curriculum
- Recommends curriculum purchases (e.g., Texts, materials, equipment, etc.)
- Provides stimulating activities to promote the Ojibway Language and Culture.
- Other duties as requested by Supervisor
- Assists children in learning and appreciating their personal care needs; assists children with personal hygiene, medical and behavioral needs.
- Responsible for maintaining program equipment in good repair; assists with toy/equipment disinfecting.
- Responsible for maintaining an organized and clutter-free play environments and storage areas.
- Attends staff/program meetings as required.
- Participates in ongoing professional development and attends/maintains all mandatory training.
- Assists in the administration of first aid as required; participates in fire drills and other necessary emergency procedures.
- Participates in the supervision, training and mentoring of students and on-call staff.

**Qualifications**
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Diploma or equivalent (Education Assistant, Developmental Service Worker) is an asset.
- Experience working with children between the ages of 18 months-6 years of age.
- Member of College of Early Childhood Educators in good standing is an asset.
- Fluency in Ojibway language an asset or willing to learn.
- Must have the ability to maintain a high level of Confidentiality.
- Knowledge of Child Care and Early Years Act.
- Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen Document.
- Must be patient and possess a caring attitude, energetic, Team player creative, able to interact with children.
- Valid First Aid/CPR, willing to obtain certification.
- Clear CPIC and VSS.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person