EO-NO-104 Early Childhood Education Worker

The Early Childhood Education Worker will be responsible to:

• Provide a daily balance of developmentally appropriate active/quiet, indoor/outdoor & individual/group activities and experiences for children

• Assist children in self-expression by listening and responding with dialogue that encourages and lengthens conversations

• Encourage the children in learning about a variety of different cultures, including an understanding of our First Nation culture and value system

• Provide experiences and play material that actively promotes diversity and acceptance in interactions and attitudes

• Participate in short- & long-term Daycare planning initiatives and evaluations

• Learn and use techniques provided to assist children in developing the necessary coping skills to address unique life issues

• Observe how children use materials and interact with other children and adults and plan activities that recognize these individual differences

• Initiate referral for additional services for parents and children as needed

• Ensure the child’s environment is healthy and safe and monitor the environmental hazards

• Attend to children’s physical needs for toileting, diapering, eating & sleeping as promptly as possible

• Maintain positive and ongoing communication with parents

• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times

• Adhere to all HIFN Policies and Procedures

• Take interest in continuous learning and maintain up-to-date knowledge on current industry regulations, trends and practices

• Participate in mandatory training workshops as required

• Attend and actively participate in staff and community meetings

• Perform other duties as assigned from time-to-time by the Daycare Supervisor, Director of Finance/Administration or Chief and Council