Early Childhood Educator Assistant

 Early Childhood Educator Assistant                   ­­­

Department:          Education – M’Chigeeng Binoojiinh Gamgoohs/Early Years Learning Centre       

Classification/Level:    Grid 7 Daycare Teaching Staff                           

Employment Status:    Regular Full-time or Term Full-Time

Reporting Relationship

The Early Childhood Educator Assistant will work under the direction of the – M’Chigeeng Binoojiinh Gamgoohs ECE Educator and reports to the Early Years Learning Centre supervisor.

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

Other

First Aid Certificate and CPR would be an asset
CRC/VSS requirement 30-days current and must be an original

If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications to:

ECE Assistant
M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333
M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0
Fax 705-377-4980 or email to:   employment@mchigeeng.ca