Early Childhood Educator

POSTING # 23-14-019

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42202

POSITION TYPE TERM (Ends October 31, 2024), FULL-TIME

The Child Care Assistant’s primary responsibility is the care and education of children, as well as assisting in delivering Métis-specific programming and curriculum.

Job Duties/Competencies:

Maintain a learning environment that is positive, relaxed, pleasant, nurturing, and supports Métis specific curriculum; Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment; Develop opportunities for children to become stewards of the local environment; Support children’s attempts to resolve their problems and differences with others; Encourage children to express their feelings and assert their rights in socially acceptable ways; Respond to incidents and handle emergencies appropriately if they occur; Maintain program equipment and assist in light housekeeping and cooking duties; Attend monthly staff meetings to discuss the progress and challenges of children and centre and other discussions as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications:

Recognized 40-hour course; Minimum of one years' experience as a Child Care Assistant or relevant role with demonstrated ability to deliver programs and services; Excellent oral and written communication skills; Effective listening skills; Dependable, reliable, and punctual; Valid 1st Aid/CPR Certification; Circle of Security Certificate an asset; Clear Vulnerable Sector Check, Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check; Knowledge of Métis culture, heritage, and language an asset; and, Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

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