Childcare Assistant

1. Aboriginal Head Start Services and Delivery
• Assists in planning and implementing daily program that reflects the philosophy of the TBAHS program: Health, Culture & Language, Nutrition education, Parental/caregiver involvement, and Social Support programs.
• Assists with crafts and other activities in the classrooms.
• Ensures equipment and facilities are clean and safe at all times.
• Assists in ensuring logbooks and required recordings concerning classroom, playground, children, and parental/caregiver interactions are maintained throughout each day for incident reporting and future clarification purposes.
• Helps to build self-esteem and creates empowerment to children and their families.
• Provides children with a safe and supportive environment that is culturally relevant and culturally appropriate which will help children develop socially, intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually in a developmentally appropriate manner toward the overall goal of individual and social well-being.
• Incorporates the Aboriginal language and culture in all aspects of programming; promotes language, cultural practices, and traditional activities in daily activities.
• Provides constant supervision and is responsible for the safety and well-being of children on-site and during off-site activities.
• Fosters and maintains positive and productive relationships with the children, parents/caregivers, family, community, professionals, and co-workers.

2. Training & Professional Development
• Demonstrates knowledge and adheres to Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon Personnel Policies and Procedures, Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon Program Operations Manual and TBAHS Playground Manual.
• Attends all Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon staff meetings and recommended professional development.

3. General Duties
• Provides assistance with office administration tasks throughout TBAHS and Biwaase’aa.
• Maintains the classroom, cloakroom, outdoor play area and equipment in a clean, safe, and clutter-free manner by ensuring housekeeping lists are completed.
• Maintains and disinfects program materials and toys, ensuring items are in a good, safe condition.

• Ensures cots are disinfected and bedding is washed, dried, and folded daily.
• Answers phone and documents call in logbook, takes messages and/or transfers call as appropriate AHS and Biwaase’aa.
• Assists in financial tasks, as directed.
• Works as a team member, striving to create a healthy atmosphere, maintains regular and open communication with program team members and provide support to daily operations in all SAO programs.
• Assists in kitchen to prepare meals, clean dishes, and help Cook when needed.
• Housekeeping duties as needed (I.e., shoveling, vacuuming, mopping floors etc.)

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification in Standard First Aid and Level “C” CPR, an asset.
• Vulnerable Sector Check, TB Skin Test, and Immunization Record.
• Safe Food Handling Course, an asset.
• Knowledge of Anishnaabe Culture and traditions and experience working with Indigenous persons; ability to speak Ojibwe/Cree considered an asset.
• Ability to effectively interact and relate to children and their families.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and initiative.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.