Employment Status: Full-Time Regular
Classification Level: RTECE ($41,850 – $51,150)
Department: Education – Binoojiinh Gamgoonhs (Childcare Centre)
Position Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Childcare Supervisor, the main objectives of this position are to provide a wide range of individual support for the Childcare children requiring special needs/more intensive assistance and to enhance professional development of Childcare Staff and Caregivers for the overall improvement of programs and services at the Centre
Essential Functions:
- Review students’ files and all relevant material and information about students to assist in the development of Individual Program Plan (IPP) for students and periodically review and update IPPs
- Provide direct support to children requiring more intensive assistance that promote their physical and mental wellness, social development, and school readiness
- Provide support on learning strategies, literacy, and numeracy for all students within the classroom setting
- Liaise regularly and effectively with classroom teachers, consulting psychologist or psycho-ed, principal and/or delegate, students, and their parents.
- Identify children`s learning styles and needs including a cultural component of teachings and storytelling
- Implement behaviour modification, personal development, and other therapeutic programs under supervision of professionals such as special education instructors, psychologists, or speech-language pathologists
- Identify special learning styles and needs; and material, supplies and equipment needed to develop lessons and activities, such as audio and visual technique, field trips and other learning resources
- Complete progress reports on students
- Prepare required monthly reports with findings and recommendations
- Assist in budgeting proposal submissions pertaining to enhancing program development
- Provide evaluations on the progress of students and discuss results with students, parents, and school officials
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements
Diploma in Early Childhood Education or an equivalent academic qualification
Work experience with children with special needs
Must be willing to enrol and complete Resource Teacher Certification Course
- Have knowledge and understanding of the culture, traditions, and history of the Anishinabek
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills and always maintains a high level of confidentiality
- Fluency and/or understanding of Anishinaabemowin is an asset and/or must be willing to learn
- Must be certified in First Aid and CPR
Closing Date: December 2nd, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT CONTACT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references and 1-character reference), and applicable education certifications addressed to:
Confidential: Childcare Resource Teacher
c/o Human Resources
M’Chigeeng FN, P.O. Box 333
M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0
Email: employment@mchigeeeng.ca
Tel: 705-377-5362 Fax: 705-377-4980
Miigwetch for your interest, however, only applicants selected for an interview, will be contacted.
For a detailed job description, please send your request to andream@mchigeeng.ca