Wekatesk Aboriginal Head Start
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Reports to: Director of Wekatesk Aboriginal Head Start
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children.
- Provide opportunities for children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity.
- Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs, crafts and taking children outdoors.
- Complete daily planning sheets and monthly calendar and submit to the Director.
- Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing, toilet habits, and change diapers as required.
- Maintain AHS equipment and assist in housekeeping.
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioral delays and refer to appropriate services as required.
- Complete progress reports, child portfolios, observations and documentation on time.
- Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and hold parent teacher interviews twice a year.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers, community, and service providers working with our children
- Drive the bus as required.
- Attend training as required.
- Submit weekly time sheets to AHS director for data entry
- All other duties as needed by Executive Director of the Mi’Kmaq Family Resource Center for the purpose of project success.
Qualifications:
- Early Childhood Education Diploma.
- Has experience working with Indigenous children and families.
- Has a strong sense of confidentiality.
- Is knowledgeable of Indigenous Culture, History, and current affairs.
- Flexible, highly motivated, responsible, and able to work independently and with a team using the Team Teacher approach.
- Good organizational skills.
- Able to use computer programs such as email, social media, power point and word.
- Regular Driver’s license Class 4 drivers license an asset
- Access to a reliable vehicle is an asset.
- Police Record Check for Vulnerable Sector is required at your own expense.
Hours of Work for this Contract Position:
Full-Time for 40 hours a week
Monday-Friday between 8:00-4:30.
Some evening and weekend work required.
Closing Date:
Wednesday September 21st, 2022
Interested candidates are asked to email a resume with a covering letter to:
Barb McKenna Toole
Director
Wekatesk Aboriginal Head Start
Bmckennatoole.mahs@hotmail.com