JOB POSTING - Early Childhood Language Support Worker
(Language Nest Assistant)
DEPARTMENT: Chief Atahm School
POSITION/TITLE: Language Nest Assistant
NATURE & SCOPE OF WORK:
Chief Atahm School is seeking a caring, energetic individual to assist in the Language Nest program. The successful candidate will support daily activities that nurture children's physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and cultural development -- all within a Secwepemctsin language immersion environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures compliance with standards of health and safety
Works co-operatively with Employees
Assist in activities by interacting with children in Secwepemctsin.
Plan activities that enhance creativity through art, dramatic play, music, and physical activity.
Guide and assist children in daily routines such as eating, dressing, and toileting.
Supervise children and intervene when necessary to ensure safety and well-being.
Support co-workers in implementing programs that promote holistic child development.
Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for meals and rest periods.
Discuss children's progress and concerns with the Nest Coordinator.
Maintain learning materials and equipment in good condition.
Perform light cleaning after meals, activities, and at the end of the day.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Well organized and able to work within timelines;
Experience working with very young children.
Food Safe Certificate (required).
First Aid training (an asset).
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Willingness to consent to a Criminal Record Check.
Understanding, speaking, reading, and/or writing Secwepemctsin is an asset.