Early Years - Registered Early Childhood Educator

Inuuqatigiit Centre•Ottawa, ON

118d•Onsite

About The Position

Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth & Families is a multi-service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families. It is dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families. Under the supervision of the Manager of Early Years, the Early Childhood Educator plans and delivers a high-quality and culturally-based Early Years program.

Requirements

Early Childhood Education (ECE) diploma
Registration with the Ontario College of ECE.
Knowledge of How Does Learning Happen document.
Minimum one-year experience working with preschool/toddler age children.
Inuit descent preferred.
Fluency in Inuktitut an asset.
Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children and families.
Knowledge of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, culture, and practices.
Minimum one-year experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities.
Enthusiasm, flexibility, dedication, and commitment to children.
Knowledge of the needs of Inuit children and families.
Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment.
Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment;
First Aid/CPR certificate (or willingness to become certified) required.
Current Police Record Check – Vulnerable Sector required in keeping with Inuuqatigiit Centre’s Personnel Policies and Procedures.
Medical certification of good health; TB test and other immunizations up-to-date

Nice To Haves

Written and spoken fluency in Inuktitut
Fluency in Inuktitut

Responsibilities

Provide a stimulating, caring, and culturally appropriate early learning environment for children ages 18 months to 5 years.
Share responsibility for planning, preparing, and implementing curriculum that fosters development across all developmental domains through a variety of group and individual activities.
Recognize and respond to the individual needs of each child using developmentally appropriate teaching methods, behaviour guidance, and supportive strategies.
Participate fully and consistently as a team member in the care of children and in the overall operation of the program centre.
Prepare and complete weekly program plans and outdoor play plans, and ensure they are posted in the classroom.
Be familiar with and follow the Early Years annual work plans.
Demonstrate knowledge of and incorporate the principles of “How Does Learning Happen?”, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, and the Six Head Start Components into programming.
Observe, monitor, and track each child’s individual progress and development.
Document and assess children’s development through observations and other approved methods.
Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children at all times.
Maintain constant supervision of children in accordance with program standards and licensing requirements.
Mentor and support non-ECE educators in areas such as programming, child development, and effective program strategies.
Understand and adhere to all regulations under the Early Learning and Child Care Act, including maintaining required child-to-staff ratios.
Comply with all recording and reporting requirements outlined in Inuuqatigiit Centre’s Early Years Policies and Procedures (e.g., daily logs, incident reports, medication administration).
Maintain program equipment in good condition and share responsibility for maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.
Sanitize toys and materials as required and outlined in policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.