Position Summary:
By utilizing the Wet’suwet’en holistic wellness conceptual framework, the ECD Infant-Toddler Assistant is responsible for working as part of the Early Childhood Development team to provide infants, toddlers and children with experiences and opportunities that allow for the development of curiosity, initiative, problem-solving, and creativity, as well as a sense of self, cultural identity, and a feeling of belonging to a group. The ECD Infant-Toddler Program Assistant takes direction from the Pre-School Teacher and the Infant Toddler Teacher.
Roles and Responsibilities:
By utilizing the Wet’suwet’en holistic wellness conceptual framework, the ECD Childcare Worker is responsible for:
- Assisting with the planning of the cultural and developmental curriculum by providing safe, creative and appropriate educational opportunities for all children within an inclusive environment, preparing activities, organizing programs and arranging equipment
- Acting as a keyworker to a small group of children, liaising closely with parents to ensure individual needs are met, and to be responsible for observations and record keeping relating to the progress and development of key children
- Encouraging parental involvement and support through the development of effective working relationships
- Ensuring that activities are carried out in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with statutory responsibilities, and to advise the pre-school teacher of any concerns regarding children, equipment etc.
- Following all pre-school policies, including those regarding safeguarding and confidentiality
- Ensuring that the pre-school offers the highest standards of physical, emotional and cultural care, health and safety, and personal and food hygiene at all times
- Providing daily interaction with children to provide range of stimulating activities to promote all areas of learning as described by the Wet’suwet’en Wellness framework
- Ensuring all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop;
- Working with range of people including staff, visiting professionals and agencies, parents, children and families, and visitors and student placements
- Having the ability to bend, kneel and crouch for periods of time and may also involve lifting or holding children during planned activities, and changing nappies/toileting duties.
- Being comfortable leading outdoor learning including territory trips
- Promoting positive Wet’suwet’en values, attitudes and good child behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encouraging children to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Qualifications:
- Wet’suwet’en Cultural Education: Demonstration of cultural knowledge of the governance system, language, cultural protocols for caring for children/youth, and food harvesting experience. The successful applicant must be an active participant in the Feast Hall and demonstrate a commitment to life-long cultural learning.
- Western Education: Demonstration of knowledge and skills through completion of bookkeeping and office procedures combined with related financial and administrative experiences. Equivalencies will be considered. Knowledge of organizational processes such as MCFD, Northern Health and Ministry of Education are assets.
- Professional Qualities: The successful candidate will present a clear and up-to-date criminal record and drivers abstract and complete the required MCFD privacy training within a month of hiring. The successful candidate enjoys working in a team environment and is able to set healthy boundaries, take calculated risks, engage in reflective practice, take personal responsibility for wellness, and promote/support the wellness of the AECD team.
- Personal Qualities: Empathic, resourceful, flexible, team player, accountable, creative, innovative, and a positive role model in community regarding Wet’suwet’en wellness.
Experience and Education Requirements:
- Infant First Aide and CPR
- Nutrition, health and safety courses are considered an asset
- An understanding of Wet’suwet’en Culture and systems
- Valid BC Drivers license and reliable vehicle
- Fluency in Wet’suwet’en (is an asset).
When submitting your application for the above position, please clearly indicate how you meet the required qualifications and include the following:
1. A cover letter clearly indicating the position which you are applying for.
2. A resume with three references
APPLICATION PACKAGES ARE TO BE ADDRESSED AND EMAILED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Office of the Wet’suwet’en
Attention: Tara Stewart, AECD Coordinator
Emails address: [email protected]
CC: Monica Michell, CIHRP, CAPA, Human Resources & Office Coordinator
Email address: [email protected]
Subject line MUST CLEARLY STATE “Job Application – AECD Childcare Worker ”
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have an understanding of the Wet'suwet'en culture, history and values?
Work Location: In person
