EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR ASSISTANT

Position Summary
The Early Childhood Educator Assistant is responsible for the provision of classroom support/ enhanced staffing.

Essential Functions

Provide an environment with experiences that foster the development of children enrolled; (i.e., social, emotional, physical, and intellectual)
Use various teaching techniques including modelling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, and reinforcing.
Respond to children in a positive tone of voice.
Prepare classroom displays and bulletin boards; assist classroom educators with weekly planning.
Will be utilized to assist in maintaining child/staff ratios at all times
Under the Guidance of the Lead Educator

Implement a schedule that incorporates child directed activities, care routines and transition times.
Participate in development and implementation of programs to enhance creativity, arts and crafts, dramatic play, emotional awareness, music appreciation, science, fine and gross motor and sensory activities.
Provide positive pro-social experiences including sharing, cooperation, and respect for others.
Plan and carry out activities that encourage problem solving.
Complete any required records (daily charts, attendance of children)
Diaper and/ or toilet train children as required, instruct, assist children washing, dressing, toileting, eating – to develop self-help skills
Assist in general housekeeping of playrooms and other areas as required
Demonstrated a strong sense of teamwork
Attend workshops/ meetings as required and participate in professional development learning
Qualifications & Requirements

Preferred, College Diploma in related field of education or equivalent or social services with a minimum of one year work experience

Minimum, work or volunteer related experience with the completion of a secondary school diploma or equivalent  

Other, Good rapport with young people

Good interpersonal skills, dependable, reliable and willingness to work in cooperation within a strong team environment
Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishnaabe
Understanding and fluency in Anishinabemowin is a strong asset; or must be willing to learn the language
First Aid Certificate and CPR would be an asset
CRC/VSS Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a clear VSS Certificate and the CRC must have a record clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current (30 days) and must be an original.

Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to:

APPLY HERE
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
employment@mchigeeng.ca
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 (Fax 705-377-4980)

INCOMPLETE applications will not be considered. Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.
For Job Description, please contact Human Resources employment@mchigeeng.ca