The Dryden Native Friendship Centre (DNFC) is currently accepting resumes for the position of Early Childcare Worker Support. Reporting to the Daycare Supervisor, the Early Childcare Worker Support aids the regular daycare staff in providing care and supervision to children ages 0-12 years in a family age group setting. To be eligible for this position, applicants must be above the age of 18. DNFC will be hiring up to six (6) Early Childcare Worker Supports.
Schedule & Intended Duration:
Variable hours between 8:00am and 5:15pm Monday – Friday.
This is a Temporary Full-Time position intended to start June 10th until August 30th, 2024. Individual consideration may be given to the needs of the successful candidates.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:
Cultivate authentic relationships with children, families, community, and coworkers
Provide a nurturing safe environment for the children in the daycare
Collaborate with other staff to create activities for the children based on an emergent curriculum
Ensure the classroom is kept clean, and all programming materials being used are in good condition
Aid regular staff with daily classroom routines such as – meals, diapering, clean up, story time, safe drop off/pick up etc.
Follow all daycare policies and procedures
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Completed Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) is required
Experience in directly caring for children in daycare, classroom, summer camp environment, or similar locations is an asset
Applicants who are enrolled in a relevant college or university program will be given preference
Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions
Ability to work independently and as a team, with minimal supervision
Must have First Aid with infant CPR or ability to obtain
A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Vulnerable Sector, is a requirement of the employment offer.
Up to date immunization record with a 2-Step TB test or ability to obtain
Good oral and written communication skills
Awareness & knowledge of Indigenous culture and foods is an asset
Ability to speak Ojibwe or Oji-Cree is an asset
Work Conditions & Remuneration
Working in the classrooms within the Daycare
Daily outdoor activities and occasional offsite programming
$22.00 -$30.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience
SEND RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND 3 EMPLOYMENT REFERENCES WITH PERMISSION TO CONTACT TO:
Hiring Committee; Dryden Native Friendship Centre
74 Queen Street, Dryden ON P8N 1A4
Fax: (807) 223-6275 | Email: hr@dnfconline.org
CLOSING DATE: March 22nd, 2024, at 4:00pm
DNFC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage all person to apply. Anyone needing accommodations at any time during the hiring process please just let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to accommodate you.
***** Only those deemed qualified will be contacted for an interview *****
