Child Care Assistant

Job summary

The Child Care Assistant is responsible for the care and education of children while delivering Red River Métis-specific programming. They must maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment and assist with daily operational tasks like housekeeping and cooking.

Job details

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba. The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Child Care Assistant position within our Michif Children’s Place Childcare Centre located at 525 Main St South in Dauphin, MB. The Child Care Assistant’s primary responsibility is the care and education of children, as well as assisting in delivering Red River Métis-specific programming and curriculum, developmental abilities and interests. Job Duties/Competencies: * Maintain a learning environment that is positive, relaxed, pleasant, nurturing, and supports Red River 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 Red River Métis culture, heritage, and language an asset; and, * Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Thursday September 17, 2026. The MMF is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. The MMF requires satisfactory background checks prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing background checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

What you’ll do

The Child Care Assistant is responsible for the care and education of children while delivering Red River Métis-specific programming. They must maintain a safe, nurturing learning environment and assist with daily operational tasks like housekeeping and cooking.

Requirements

Candidates must have a recognized 40-hour childcare course and at least one year of relevant experience. A valid First Aid/CPR certification and successful completion of background checks are mandatory.

Benefits

• Health • Dental • Vision • Pension • Vacation

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• CPR · Preferred
• Housekeeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Child care
• Education
• Curriculum development
• First aid
• CPR
• Communication
• Listening
• Problem solving
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Cultural knowledge
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid
• Listening Skills

Job areas

• Education
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Child Care Assistant
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Childcare Workers