Job Description

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation




1119 Pacific Rim Highway Tofino, BC V0R 2Z0




P: 250.725.3350 F: 250.725.3352

Early Childhood Educator Assistant

(Tlucha Child Care Centre)

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Job Title: Early Childhood Educator Assistant Job Category: Fulltime permanent

Department/Group: Education Department #: 710

Location: Tofino. BC Rate of pay: $20-$22/hour

Reports To: Tlucha Daycare Manager Position Type: To be determined

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation's Education Department is seeking an Early Childhood Educator Assistant


(ECEA) for the Tlucha Child Care Centre. The ECEA reports to the Childcare Manager and will be part of a


team that will plan and implement a culturally based child care program that is designed to give each


child an opportunity to participate in experiences that will enable them to reach their full potential. The


ECEA provides care for infants and preschool to school age children in a culturally based program that


encourages healthy development in children's mind, body, spirit and heath. The ECEA works under the


guidance of Early Childhood Educators to provide support and direct care to children. The ECE will


provide nurturing care and education to young children from infancy to school age in a group setting,


supporting parents through on going communication about each child's development. The ECE will work


collaboratively with other child care staff, Elders, families and children.





Facility
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Newly constructed Childcare Centre
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Located in Tla-o-qui-aht Traditional Territory - Ty-Histanis, within the Pacific Rim National Park





Duties and Responsibilities

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Assists ECE staff in supervising and monitoring children in indoor and outdoor activities and during rest


periods
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Assists in planning, preparing and carrying out developmentally appropriate programs and activities
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Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
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Attends to children's physical needs, which may include diapering, toileting, eating and sleeping
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Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
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Maintains records, reports problems or concerns to ECE staff
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Keeps program facilities and equipment safe and clean, assist in housekeeping and cooking duties,


reporting any repairs and concerns to ECE staff
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Performs other related duties as required









Qualifications
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Grade 12 plus completion of an early childhood education course in child guidance, child health safety or


nutrition, or child development and an Early Childhood Educator Assistant Certificate
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One to three years' experience in a child setting and/or an Aboriginal organization or community, working


with children and families
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First Aid certification acceptable to Child Care Licensing requirements
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Class 5 or 4 Driver's License is an asset
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Must provide Criminal Record Check and Drivers Abstract upon selection







This position may be eligible for wage enhancement funding.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Submit your resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet these qualifications to:


Lis Kingsley, Human Resources Manager


Email:

jobs@tla-o-qui-aht.org

or drop at the office in a sealed envelope at #1119-A Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino.