Lavallee School

**Family Centre Assistant**
**BULLETIN NUMBER: 623/P/24 DATE POSTED: September 10, 2024**
**SCHOOL: LAVALLEE SCHOOL**
**COMMENCING**: As soon as can be arranged
**COMPENSATION**:Educational Assistant 2 Payband **$24.12 to $27.97**
**HOURS**:6.0 hours per day
**JOB SUMMARY**:
The Family Centre Assistant assists in the Early Years Family Centre which is a hub for pre-school families to meet, learn, and
access community resources. They also assist in the delivery of programs including of Roots of Empathy.

**QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)**:

- Early Childhood Certificate level 2 or related area of post-secondary education required.
- First Aid and CPR training completed within the probationary period (90 working days).
- Completion of Working Effectively with Violent and Aggressive States (WEVAS), Working Safely with Students, and Respect
- In School or equivalent training is required.
- Experience with planning age-appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and older preschoolers.
- Ability to implement activities with a group of young children in cooperation with their parents.
- Ability to provide safe childcare practices.
- Demonstrated ability to explain concepts and issues to children and develop rapport with students, on a one-to-one basis
- and in group settings.
- Understanding of cross-cultural Indigenous issues and perspectives.
- Ability to work with and be respectful of a diverse and multicultural community.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
- Good problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret situations accurately and act accordingly.
- Ability to assist in the area of personal care needs.
- A positive outlook with a belief in the ethic of caring and inclusion.
- Ability to meet physical demands of position.
- Knowledge of Mother Goose, Nobody’s Perfect, Rock and Read, or Alphabet Soup is preferred.

**CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search.
- Clear report from the Child Abuse Registry.
- Review and comply with Divisional policies and guidelines.
- Valid Manitoba Driver’s License, current Driver’s Abstract, and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

**APPLICATION PROCEDURE**:
of equity-seeking groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities.
- Include in your resume and cover letter your strengths and abilities and clearly define how you meet eligibility for the role.
- Identify the names and contact information of three references.
- Address cover letter and resume to Staff Services, Louis Riel School Division.
- Upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., Monday September 16, 2024