We strive to be the Best Governed Nation, one that is proud, culturally strong and self-sufficient. As stewards of the land we will ensure that the best sustainable practices are followed, now and in the future. We remain proudly determined.
Job Purpose
The primary focus of this position is to assist the teachers in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program, focusing on the education, development and training of children who need additional support to learn and succeed and assisting the Child Care Center Supervisor with office and other related duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
Early Childhood Center Support
Assists small groups or individual children with the development and learning in a play based environment, as directed by the ECE teachers.
Assists children in the development of life skills and performance of daily activities.
Assist with program preparations.
Contributes to the planning of activities in the Child Care Center and participates in the implementation of plans.
Assists in the planning and preparation for special events for the center.
Monitors the safety of the children.
Assists with planning, preparing and provision of nutritional meals within food safe regulations, including clean-up.
Assists in cleaning of the center.
Assists with office and secretarial duties as required.
Qualifications and Skills
Early Childhood Education Assistant certificate.
Immunized for all routine vaccines according to routine schedule in BC or willingness to obtain prior to starting work.
Valid Child Safe Certificate or willingness to obtain before starting work.
Ability to pass a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks or willingness to obtain prior to starting work.
Knowledge of FN community history, language, traditions and culture is an asset.
Valid Food Handler/Food Safe certification or willingness to obtain.
Experience working with children between the ages of 0 to 6 years is an asset.
Work as part of a team and successfully interact with a variety of personality types.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Maintains high level of confidentiality in the handling of information.
Work Conditions
Hours of work are primarily completed at the Center with hours scheduled as required.
Usual hours of work are between 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
Outside supervision of children, weather permitting.
Periodic travel for fieldtrips, training or other work.
All member registration requests will be reviewed by the Saulteau First Nation staff. Once you have been verified you will be emailed instructions on how to log in to the members' only area of the website.
