About the role
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a passionate Early Childhood Educator who is looking for an enriching experience to be part of the daycare team. The Early Childhood Educator will be responsible for supporting and developing Fort McKay daycare students in a positive and nurturing environment. This is a full-time regular position reporting directly to the Daycare Manager. This position is based in Fort McKay, AB.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Interact positively with children, parents, and other Educators.
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Ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
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Follow the policies and procedures for M.O.M’s Association handbook.
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Assist children as required for personal care such as feeding/eating, diapering/toileting, handwashing, teeth brushing, dressing etc.
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Assess and assist children in reaching developmental milestones (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creative/Cultural, Emotional).
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Create a program plan of activities for the children and submit to manager for approval.
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Set up room and prepare to conduct activities.
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Role model appropriate behaviors.
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Provide a program lesson and a list of supplies needed to the Daycare Manager.
-
Follow cleaning and sanitation schedules to ensure that toys, equipment, and facility are clean and sanitary.
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Maintain room, equipment, and materials in a neat, orderly fashion.
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Ensure that children are signed in and out daily.
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Fill out appropriate forms as required.
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Participate in training and team building opportunities.
-
Be an active member on the programs committee to create lessons plans with the board members and get approval.
-
Provide outdoor play, weather permitted.
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Other duties as assigned.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Level 1 certification in Early Childhood OR must achieve within six (6) months of hire
- Must provide OR achieve First Aid in Child (within 3 months of hire)
- Must be willing to participate in additional training opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform heavy lifting
- Experience working in a First Nations community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is a definite asset
- Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector required
- Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract required
ABOUT FORT MCKAY
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.
HOW TO APPLY:
ONLINE: https://fortmckayfirstnation2.applytojob.com/apply
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Please indicate Competition #040-2025
Check us out on social media -> Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram or www.fortmckay.com
- Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous status in your application.
About Fort McKay First Nation
Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN), located along the banks of the Athabasca River in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo north of Fort McMurray. There are approximately 800 Dene, Cree and Métis community members living in Fort McKay. The FMFN shares a border with the Fort McKay Métis Community and together we call Fort McKay home.
The FMFN believes the practice and preservation of our traditional ways of life can occur simultaneously alongside continuous and responsible oil sands development. This philosophy has allowed the FMFN to enhance our community's social and economic conditions through effective partnerships with industry and government. We are known for our good working relationships with the surrounding oil sands companies. FMFN strives to balance resource development with protecting the health of our community and the environment.
About the role
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a passionate Early Childhood Educator who is looking for an enriching experience to be part of the daycare team. The Early Childhood Educator will be responsible for supporting and developing Fort McKay daycare students in a positive and nurturing environment. This is a full-time regular position reporting directly to the Daycare Manager. This position is based in Fort McKay, AB.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
-
Interact positively with children, parents, and other Educators.
-
Ensure the safety and well-being of all children.
-
Follow the policies and procedures for M.O.M’s Association handbook.
-
Assist children as required for personal care such as feeding/eating, diapering/toileting, handwashing, teeth brushing, dressing etc.
-
Assess and assist children in reaching developmental milestones (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Creative/Cultural, Emotional).
-
Create a program plan of activities for the children and submit to manager for approval.
-
Set up room and prepare to conduct activities.
-
Role model appropriate behaviors.
-
Provide a program lesson and a list of supplies needed to the Daycare Manager.
-
Follow cleaning and sanitation schedules to ensure that toys, equipment, and facility are clean and sanitary.
-
Maintain room, equipment, and materials in a neat, orderly fashion.
-
Ensure that children are signed in and out daily.
-
Fill out appropriate forms as required.
-
Participate in training and team building opportunities.
-
Be an active member on the programs committee to create lessons plans with the board members and get approval.
-
Provide outdoor play, weather permitted.
-
Other duties as assigned.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Level 1 certification in Early Childhood OR must achieve within six (6) months of hire
- Must provide OR achieve First Aid in Child (within 3 months of hire)
- Must be willing to participate in additional training opportunities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to perform heavy lifting
- Experience working in a First Nations community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is a definite asset
- Clean Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector required
- Valid class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract required
ABOUT FORT MCKAY
The Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN) is composed of over 800 band members, including those of Cree and Dene heritage, with approximately 400 members residing in the hamlet of Fort McKay — a community located approximately 65 km north of Fort McMurray. Fort McKay offers the best of both worlds: remote northern life for the nature lover and proximity to a large city of about 70,000 people with all the amenities you need.
HOW TO APPLY:
ONLINE: https://fortmckayfirstnation2.applytojob.com/apply
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Please indicate Competition #040-2025
Check us out on social media -> Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & Instagram or www.fortmckay.com
- Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry in any hiring decision, please declare your Indigenous status in your application.
About Fort McKay First Nation
Fort McKay First Nation (FMFN), located along the banks of the Athabasca River in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo north of Fort McMurray. There are approximately 800 Dene, Cree and Métis community members living in Fort McKay. The FMFN shares a border with the Fort McKay Métis Community and together we call Fort McKay home.
The FMFN believes the practice and preservation of our traditional ways of life can occur simultaneously alongside continuous and responsible oil sands development. This philosophy has allowed the FMFN to enhance our community's social and economic conditions through effective partnerships with industry and government. We are known for our good working relationships with the surrounding oil sands companies. FMFN strives to balance resource development with protecting the health of our community and the environment.