Child Care Assistant

Job summary

The Child Care Assistant is responsible for the care and education of children while delivering Métis-specific programming. They must also maintain a safe learning environment, handle emergencies, and assist with light housekeeping and cooking duties.

Job details

Infinity Women Secretariat (IWS) is a non-profit organization that connects Red River Métis women, girls, 2SLGBTQ+ members throughout the Province of Manitoba and beyond, with a mandate to promote, empower, and enhance their well-being. Incorporated on April 23, 2013, IWS has become well known in our Red River Métis communities and remains a proud affiliate of the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF), the National Government of the Red River Métis. The IWS seeks to fill multiple Child Care Assistant positions within our Transitional Housing Child Care Centre located in St. Andrews, MB. The Child Care Assistant’s primary responsibility is the care and education of children, as well as assisting in delivering Métis-specific programming and curriculum. Job Duties/Competencies: * Maintain a learning environment that is positive, relaxed, pleasant, nurturing, and supports 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. This position is open until filled.

What you’ll do

The Child Care Assistant is responsible for the care and education of children while delivering Métis-specific programming. They must also maintain a safe learning environment, handle emergencies, and assist with light housekeeping and cooking duties.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a recognized 40-hour child care course and have at least one year of relevant experience. A valid First Aid/CPR certification, a clean criminal record check, and a valid driver's license are also required.

Benefits

• Health • Dental • Vision • Pension • Vacation

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Cooking · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Child care
• Education
• Métis-specific programming
• First aid
• CPR
• Communication skills
• Listening skills
• Problem solving
• Housekeeping
• Cooking
• Emergency response
• Curriculum development
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid
• Communication
• Listening Skills

Job areas

• Social Services
• Education
• Administrative
• Child Care Assistant
• Preschool / Childcare Teacher
• Early Childhood Educators
• Childcare Workers