Child Care

**About Us**:
Hiawatha First Nation provides services to the citizens of Hiawatha. These services include health, social, administrative, membership, public works, lands and education. It is essential that these services are provided in a way that supports the Hiawatha’s vision statement and the 7 Grandfather teachings of humility, honesty, bravery, wisdom, truth, respect and love.

**Reporting**:
This position will report to the Child Care Supervisor.

**Summary of Main Responsibilities**:
Deliver, guide and assist the children in daily planned activities.

Supervise children in indoor and outdoor play and during rest period.

Assist in the preparation and serving of snacks while ensuring healthy food indicator tool used.

Maintain child care equipment and assist in housekeeping duties.

To work co-operatively and as a team member with co-workers.

Promote the vision, mission and values of Hiawatha First Nation

Other duties as assigned

**Requirements**:
Post-Secondary Diploma in Early Childhood Education or another relevant diploma preferred;
Minimum one years’ relevant experience; or

Experience in a First Nations setting preferred

Must provide a clear CPIC and VSC (documentation will be required if successful applicant)

Must meet Ministry of Education Quality Assurance and Licensing Branch

Must have up to date immunization and 2 step TB (proof will be required if successful applicant)

First Aid and CPR an asset (and must be willing to take the training if hired)

Valid Driver’s License and vehicle

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:
Passionate about working with children

Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team

Well developed interpersonal, public relations and relationship building skills

Excellent organizational, time and file management skills

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Familiar with duty to report requirements

Knowledge of legislation and government agencies an asset

**Behavioural Competencies**:
Must be an empathetic and non-judgemental person

Must maintain strict confidentiality

Be honest, respectful and trustworthy

Be a team player

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

Be creative and flexible

Demonstrate sound work ethic

Demonstrate keen attention to detail

Proven ability to work with people of diverse education, cultural and language backgrounds

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $22.99 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 20 per week

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person