Gaagagegiizhigook Childcare Centre: Early Childhood Educator
Deadline to Apply: 2025-01-06
Early Childhood Educator
We are recruiting for an Early Childhood Educator to work in toddler and/or pre-school rooms at the Gaagagegiizhigook Ganawenimaawoswin Wiigiwaam (GGW) Child Care Centre. They will assist with daily programming and program development under the guidance and leadership of the Child Care Supervisor.
Daycare staff are responsible to provide a clean, caring, safe and educational program for young children in a group setting.
DUTIES:
- Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor and individual/group activities; set up daily routines
- Plan and carry out experiences that incorporate, and promote children’s understanding of the Anishinaabe language and culture
- Organize space, equipment and materials prior to activities and monitor the indoor and outdoor environment for hazards
- Use observations to expand play and plan activities that recognize individual differences, remain flexible with programming activities
- Attend to children’s physical needs for diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping with respect and as promptly as possible
- Follow procedures for maintaining health records, hygienic routines, universal precautions and administering medication and first aid
- Attend to children’s mental health by demonstrating compassion and understanding; assist children in recognizing, expressing and labeling emotions
- Intervene in child conflicts and power struggles and without bias assist them to settle disputes
- Report all incidents, injuries and illnesses to the Program Supervisor or designate
- Communicate as needed with family members at drop-off and pick-up times
- Follow licensing and other regulatory requirements
- Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the children, families and staff.
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Early Childhood Education Diploma and be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators (RECE)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a childcare setting
- Current First Aid and infant C.P.R.
- Criminal reference check including vulnerable sector
- Current TB skin test
Please submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references via e-mail, mail (marked confidential), online, or fax to:
Attention: Human Resource Manager
Bimose Tribal Council
598 Lakeview Drive
Kenora, ON, P9N 3P7
Closing Date: Monday, January 6, 2025