Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II)

Job summary

The educator is responsible for creating a safe, culturally respectful, and engaging environment for children through play-based and land-based learning. They must support children's emotional and social development while maintaining compliance with licensing and safety regulations.

Job details

Full Description Position: Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II) Department: Kookum's Place Daycare (Preschool Centre) Competition Number: 2026KP-ECE03 Classification: Unionized, Full Time Hourly Wage: 29.38 - 30.95 Application Deadline: Until Filled Who We Are NETES is a not-for-profit Indigenous organization supporting the success of Indigenous people in Winnipeg. We offer adult education, skills training and employment services, along with wrap-around services such as daycare, student housing, and health and wellness programming. Rooted in community, respect, and Indigenous values, our work helps build a strong, thriving Indigenous community. The Opportunity Kookum’s Place is an Indigenous-led, community-centred early learning program dedicated to supporting children and families through relationship-based care that honours Indigenous culture, values, and ways of knowing. Our approach is rooted in respect, connection, and belonging, with a strong emphasis on play-based and land-based learning. We are seeking a passionate, caring, and community-minded Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II) to join our team. We are proud to provide a warm, inclusive, and child-centred environment where educators play an important role in supporting children’s development, confidence, creativity, and well-being. Key Responsibilities Create a safe, caring, and engaging environment for children. Plan and support play-based learning activities. Build positive relationships with children, families and team members. Support children’s emotional, social and developmental needs using positive guidance approaches. Maintain a clean, organized and culturally respectful classroom environment. Support daily routines including meals, hygiene, rest periods, transitions, and outdoor play. Observe and support children’s learning and development. Ensure children’s safety and well-being while following licensing, regulations, safety, health and organizational policies. Participate in team meetings, professional developments, and engaging learning opportunities. Maintain required certifications and professional standards related to early childhood education. Other related duties as assigned. The Manitoba Child Care Association acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 1 Territory and on the lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the Red River Métis Homeland. We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and we move forward in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.

What you’ll do

The educator is responsible for creating a safe, culturally respectful, and engaging environment for children through play-based and land-based learning. They must support children's emotional and social development while maintaining compliance with licensing and safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must be passionate about Indigenous-led early learning and capable of building positive relationships with families and team members. Professional certifications and standards related to early childhood education are required.

Listed skills

• Classroom management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Play-based Learning
• Land-based Learning
• Child Development
• Positive Guidance
• Relationship-based Care
• Classroom Management
• Observation and Assessment
• Cultural Competency
• Indigenous Values
• Safety and Licensing Compliance

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services