**Full-Time One Year Contract (**with possibility of extension)

As an Early Childhood Educator you are energetic, warm and caring.

You are creative and always coming up with new ways to engage children.

You are passionate about community and want to help grow strong Indigenous children.

Wabano is seeking positive, community-minded team members who are energized by challenge and motivated to serve our community.

The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is an award-winning Health Access Centre that provides holistic health services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis people living in Ottawa – one of the fastest growing and diverse urban Indigenous communities in Canada. Wabano is a fast-paced, client-oriented organization that models the Indigenous values of balance, respect and community interdependence. Wabano is proud to be accredited through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation, a third-party review based on accepted organizational practices that promote ongoing quality improvement and responsive, effective community services.

Purpose of Position

The Early Childhood Educator will engage children and families in child development activities through connection to culture, play, nutrition and physical activity.

What You’ll Do:

• Create, implement and coordinate culturally appropriate play groups for children and their families;
• Engage traditional knowledge keepers to deliver traditional dance, song, drumming and storytelling appropriate for early years development;
• Establish and carry out activity schedules that incorporate child directed activity, routines, transition times;
• Coordinate outings, ceremonies and celebrations for the program;
• Organize space, equipment and materials before activities;
• Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations;
• Ensure guidance of children’s behaviour that encourages positive self-concept and identity growth;
• Ensure the children’s environment is healthy and safe;
• Positively communicate with parents and families, children and youth;
• Promote program at community events and other promotional opportunities;
• Provide information, education and referrals to other Wabano services as appropriate;
• Prepare food for program group as required.

What We Are Looking For:

• Post-secondary completion in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth studies or other applicable program of study;
• Registration in good standing as an ECE or CYC preferred;
• Two years of experience working with children ages 0-6;
• Knowledge of and appreciation for Indigenous culture;
• Experience in planning activities and organizing schedules for children’s programs;
• Ability to be energetic, resilient and maintain a sense of humour when personal resources are challenged;
• A high degree of personal initiative with good planning and organization skills;
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the Early Years team, facilitating a team environment through personal behaviour, work contributions and the sharing of expertise and knowledge.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint;
• Ability to stand, bend, crouch, lift, participate in indoor and outdoor activities;
• Clear criminal reference check to work with vulnerable population is required.

Salary Range:

$48,000 to $52,000 with benefits

Why Work with Wabano?

• Be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Indigenous children and their families.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and a defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Four weeks of vacation annually.
• 93% of staff report feeling their work is meaningful and impactful.

Preference will be given to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis candidates. Please self-identify in your application.

Join us in creating meaningful change and making a lasting impact for our community. Apply now to be part of the Wabano family!

Successful applicants will be required to submit a criminal reference check for working with vulnerable populations completed in the last 6 months.

Application Details:

Please email your application to jobs@wabano.com, including a cover letter and resume. Apply early, as this opportunity will be open until filled.

Wabano is an inclusive and equitable organization, encouraging applications from qualified candidates, including persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. The position is open to all qualified applicants, withpreference given to candidates of Indigenous ancestry (please self-identify in your application). Wabano is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or interview, please advise if you require accommodation. We appreciate all applicants, but only those selected for consideration will be contacted.

To pursue this opportunity, please submit a cover letter and CV. The position will remain open until filled.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Wabano is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or interviewing, please advise if you require accommodation.

Contact email: Jobs@wabano.com

Contact email: jobs@wabano.com