Under the direction of the Daycare Manager, this position is responsible for providing a safe and caring environment for children, ages one to four, in a daycare setting.
• Provide literacy programming for children including such activities as music and singing, story reading lessons, season-appropriate craft activities, games, and physical movement activities.
• Create a positive and warm environment so children may feel free to express themselves and choose activities suitable to their age and abilities.
• Engage the children in the Mi’kmaq language to support them in learning Mi’kmaq and also support first language learning.
• Teach and practice nutrition as provided by Supervisor.
• Maintain contact with parents, or guardians, through informal meetings as well as scheduling conferences to discuss each child’s progress and needs with Supervisor.
• Maintain records of each child’s program and suggest ways in which parents can stimulate their child’s learning and development from home.
• Maintain a tidy and clean play and work area as directed by Supervisor.
• Notify the Supervisor of any escalating issues or concerns. • Other related duties as determined by the Supervisor.
• Grade 12 and post-secondary education in a related field, along with one year of related experience working with the public.
• An Early Childhood Education Certification Level 1 and 11 is preferred, or willing to obtain.
• Demonstrated genuine interest in working with children, including children with special needs.
• Preference will be given to applicants from a Mi’kmaq First Nations Community.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• A criminal record check and Child Abuse Registry are required.
Starting salary based on certification. This position comes with a variety of benefits including health, dental, disability and life insurance, employee & family assistance program and employer pension plan.
Please apply with a resume, cover letter and criminal records check to: Human Resource Manager Email employmentapplication@sipeknekatik.ca Mail/drop off: 522 Church Street, Indian Brook, NS B0N 1H0