Child Care Assistant

Manitoba Metis FederationWinnipeg, Manitoba

30+ days ago

Job description

POSTING # 24-14-005

NATIONAL OCCUPATION CODE 42202

POSITION TYPE FULL-TIME, CASUAL

The Child Care Assistant’s primary responsibility is the care and education of children, as well as assisting in delivering Métis-specific programming and curriculum.

Job Duties / Competencies :

Maintain a learning environment that is positive, relaxed, pleasant, nurturing, and supports Métis specific curriculum;
Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment;
Develop opportunities for children to become stewards of the local environment;
Support children’s attempts to resolve their problems and differences with others;
Encourage children to express their feelings and assert their rights in socially acceptable ways;
Respond to incidents and handle emergencies appropriately if they occur;
Maintain program equipment and assist in light housekeeping and cooking duties;
Attend monthly staff meetings to discuss the progress and challenges of children and centre and other discussions as necessary.

Skills and Qualifications :

Recognized 40-hour course;

Minimum of one years' experience as a Child Care Assistant or relevant role with demonstrated ability to deliver programs and services;

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Effective listening skills;

Dependable, reliable, and punctual;

Valid 1st Aid / CPR Certification;

Circle of Security Certificate an asset;

Clear Vulnerable Sector Check, Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check;

Knowledge of Métis culture, heritage, and language an asset; and,

Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

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