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Position Summary: Wasauksing First Nation’s Little Eagle Child Care Centre is now accepting applications to fill Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) positions. The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing and stimulating early learning environment in a team and community orientated Licensed Child Care Centre. Duties & Responsibilities: • Plan, implement and review children’s early learning experience in accordance with the Centre’s philosophy and goals. • Provide supervision and guidance in a balance of active/ quiet; indoor/outdoor; and individual/group activities. • Plan and carry out learning experiences that promote problem solving, independence, mastery of skills, positive self-esteem and confidence. • Assess the developmental levels of children as well as work in cooperation with outside agencies. • Use a variety of teaching techniques including modeling, observing, questioning, demonstrating, reinforcing, and bridging. • Represent and document children’s activities – photo, display of drawings, paintings, portfolios, and videos. • Work collaboratively with and in accordance with all staff in a team environment; • Ensure classroom equipment, toys, materials and play areas are sanitized regularly; • Participate in promoting the Centre’s programs through various avenues, such as, Parent Advisory Committee, Parent Engagement Activities. • Adheres to all policies and procedures of Wasauksing First Nation and any other relevant policies and procedures from external agencies and partners • Performs other related duties as required and requested Education & Experience: • Early Childhood Educator Diploma or Equivalent (Child Studies Degree) • Experience working in a Licensed Child Centre servicing children 6 months – 12 years of age is considered an asset. • Knowledge of the Ministry of Education, Pedagogy “How Does Learning Happen” • Knowledge of Duty to Report • First Aid & CPR Certificate • Must possess excellent organizational and time-management skills. • Must have proficient level of communication skills, verbal and written. • Must possess excellent classroom management skills. • Must be able to develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate the progress of children. • Registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators is an asset. • Knowledge of Anishnaabe customs and traditions is considered and asset Other Requirements: • RECE Member Number • This position requires the individual to work with various families, youth and children. To protect children, youth and vulnerable persons, Wasauksing First Nation requires the individual to provide a vulnerable sector check.