Early Childhood Educator

**Position Summary**:
The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for the overall daily supervision, monitoring, care and nurturing of children enrolled in the Mindiwin Manido Day Care programs; The Early Childhood Educator is responsible for the delivering of a children’s educational and developmental program that encompasses a wholistic and interdisciplinary team approach. The Early Childhood Educator will interact and communicate with parents/guardians for the overall benefit for the child and/or children.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Assists children with nutritional and personal care needs including but not limited to toilet, diapering Procedures, personal hygiene and medical.
- Interacts with children and builds positive relationships. Ensures an inclusive environment for all children.
- Assists with the development, implementation, evaluation and modification of a children’s educational and cultural program.
- Provide activities and opportunities i.e. learning through play that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.
- Creates an environment conducive to the learning of Algonquin culture and language development and appropriate to the physical, social, intellectual, and emotional development of the children.
- Observes, guides and facilitates the development and positive behaviour of children. Use and promote active listening skills.
- Assist with the development, implementation, evaluation and modification of individual educational and developmental plans (IEDP);
- Maintains daily journals and/or portfolios of each Childs’ progress, including samples of their artwork, writing, etc

**REQURIEMENTS**:

- **Successful completion of Post Secondary Education diploma in Early Childhood Education**:

- **1-year experience working in a licensed child care group setting as an Early Childhood Educator. Registered and in “good standing” with the College of Childhood Educators of Ontario (CECE)**

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- An acceptable Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sector Check; annually.
- Certificate of medical health by a physician and complete record of immunization; annually. Current First Aid and CPR “Level C” AED certification; annually
- In professional ‘Good Standing’ with the College of Early Childhood Educators, on an ongoing basis.
- Maintain ‘Registration’ with the College of Early Childhood Educators on an annual basis.

**How to Apply**
- Cover Letter
- Current Resume

**Submit to**:
Human Resources Department Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation 1657A Mishomis Inamo, Pikwakanagan, Ontario, K0J 1X0

**Subject Line: Early Childhood Educator**

**Application Procedure**:Interested persons must submit a resume demonstrating that they meet the requirements outlined and the names and day contact telephone numbers of three (3) professional references.

a) the qualified indigenous person who is an Algonquin; then to,

b) the qualified indigenous person; then to,

**Interviews**:Interviews will be conducted in-person or virtually by Teams Meeting. AOPFN has the right to shortlist for interview/assessment purposes of the five (5) most qualified persons and typically establishes an eligibility list.

**Employee Benefits**:

- Pension Plan for Perm
- Paid Sick Days
- 4% Vacation
- Holiday Shutdown
- 14 Provincial and Federal Statutory Holidays
- Half days on Fridays prior to holiday Mondays
- Health Spending Account (Dental, Vision, Perscriptions, etc.)
- Milestone Recognitions & Rewards

AOPFN is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the recruitment representative in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $49,628.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-01-03