Company: Six Nations of the Grand River
SCHOOL AGE CHILDCARE FACILITATOR – 118R1-24-2
Early Years & Childcare Services, Social Services
Part-Time
Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 for the School Age Childcare Facilitator with Early Years & Childcare Services, Social Services. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications are accepted through https://www.vscyberhosting.com/sixnations/. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.
Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.
JOB SUMMARY: The School Age Childcare Facilitator Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Early Years Outreach Manager or designate.
PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
The School Age Child Care Facilitator is responsible for the delivery of a high-quality program by offering play-based, child-centered learning experiences to support children’s holistic development and to create a hub of support for our community and creating a sense of belonging for school age children. The School Age Child Care Facilitator is part of a team working together to foster relationships with children, parents, staff, community, and students.
The School Age Child Care Facilitator will ensure the implementation of “How Does Learning Happen”, Excerpts from ELECT document, and comply with Six Nations Elected Council Employment Policy, the Six Nations Council Health and Safety Guidelines, Before and After School Policies and Procedures and the Parent Handbook.
Type |
Part Time |
Closing Date |
November 13, 2024 |
Hours of Work |
Up to 24 hours |
Wage |
$27.20/hour |
*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM SKILLS
Minimum Grade 12
Educators/Child & Youth Worker Diploma or an equivalent college diploma from a recognized community college with 2 years’ work experience with children aged 0 to 12 and families
Access to reliable transportation
OTHER RELATED SKILLS:
Work experience with special needs children an asset
Excellent computer skills and demonstrated proficiency in current business software.
Excellent written and effectual oral communications skills working with adults and children.
Good organizational skills and an ability to work independently and as a strong team player, good interpersonal skills.
Ability to teach primary words/phrases from either Mohawk/Cayuga Language
Ability to be patient, and can relate to children and adults with equal respect and dignity, regardless of life experiences, culture and values
Preference will be given to Haudenosaunee, Six Nations band members.
Sensitive to and acting on the individual child’s developmental needs.
Knowledge of WHIMIS will be considered an asset
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: (Choose one method ONLY):
Method #1: Online
Method #2: GREAT – Applications must include all of the following:
School Age Childcare Facilitator – Part Time – 118R1-24-2
c/o Reception Desk
Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)
P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court
Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0
POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: School Age Child Care Facilitator
Part time up to 24 hours per week
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Early Years Outreach Manager or designate.
PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION:
The School Age Child Care Facilitator is responsible for the delivery of a high-quality program by offering play-based, child-centered learning experiences to support children’s holistic development and to create a hub of support for our community and creating a sense of belonging for school age children. The School Age Child Care Facilitator is part of a team working together to foster relationships with children, parents, staff, community, and students.
The School Age Child Care Facilitator will ensure the implementation of “How Does Learning Happen,” Excerpts from ELECT document, and comply with Six Nations Elected Council Employment Policy, the Six Nations Council Health and Safety Guidelines, Before and After School Policies and Procedures and the Parent Handbook.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintaining a high-quality interactive program for families, children, and our community.
Identifying areas that will enhance the developmental areas of the child including curiosity, self-esteem, and cultural awareness.
Planning, developing, and implementing and evaluating activities/curriculum that will enhance children, group programs and individual activities, indoor and outdoor activities: active and quiet.
Ongoing communications with parents and children.
Plan, develop and implement activities that coordinate with summer camps/PD days/Mid Winters/March Break activities and outings.
Encouraging self-help skills that are age and developmentally appropriate.
Provide a resource library for parents/guardians/youth/children of all ages.
Outreach and assisting in the promotion of the Before/After School program, fundraising, and activities to attract new children to the center.
Cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining furniture, toys and equipment including counter space and sink, in designated area.
Maintain an inventory of equipment in designated area, outside and inside, ensuring their return
ADMINISTRATIVE:
Maintaining a daily journal and recording observations of behaviors for reports to the immediate Supervisor.
Acting as a role model for parents, students, volunteers, other staff, and visitors
Assisting with planning and implementing parent meetings or programs
Operate within multi-agency networks to ensure the correct support is available
Provide one-on-one supports/counseling to parents, caregivers, and children in form of referrals, linkages with other professionals
Practice/implement the ELECT framework and How Learning Happens framework or any future childhood developmental tools that may arise while in the position.
Plan, develop and produce learning resource materials, creative activities, and workshop audio-visuals for the implementation of programs for all ages
On-going upgrading your skills through workshops, courses, training to advance professional development, as required.
COMMUNICATION AND LIAISION:
Working cooperatively with all staff enhancing relationships with community resources and collaboration with existing programs and services on and off Six Nations of the Grand River communities
Maintaining confidentiality and ensures compliance following Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) legislation regulations
Maintaining a team approach to resolving such issues, conflicts and problems that may arise in the process of providing support services
Involving supervisor and staff in decision making respecting unit problem solving, planning and development
OTHER RELATED DUTIES:
Any other related duties as assigned by the Early Years Outreach Manager or designate which includes, but is not limited to, participation in the Six Nations Emergency Response Plan, Pandemic Plan of Response, and the Trauma Events Response Team (TERT).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work involves mental stress, balancing multiple projects in a workload with broad ranged focus, constant interaction with partners, community members, staff and relevant agencies
Subject to deadlines, interruptions, and evening or weekend work hours, and the ability to take direction, and work effectively and independently.
Expected to walk short distances.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Must be able to work independently and as a team player with the Six Nations Social Services, Early Years and Outreach and all other work environments.
Establishing positive, collaborative working relationships and linkages among all service providers within all work environments.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS:
Other Preferred Qualifications
MINIMUM SKILLS
Minimum Grade 12
Educators/Child & Youth Worker Diploma or an equivalent college diploma from a recognized community college with 2 years’ work experience with children aged 0 to 12 and families
Access to reliable transportation
OTHER RELATED SKILLS:
Work experience with special needs children an asset
Excellent computer skills and demonstrated proficiency in current business software.
Excellent written and effectual oral communications skills working with adults and children.
Good organizational skills and an ability to work independently and as a strong team player, good interpersonal skills.
Ability to teach primary words/phrases from either Mohawk/Cayuga Language
Ability to be patient, and can relate to children and adults with equal respect and dignity, regardless of life experiences, culture and values
Preference will be given to Haudenosaunee, Six Nations band members.
Sensitive to and acting on the individual child’s developmental needs.
Knowledge of WHIMIS will be considered an asset
IMPACT OF ERROR:
Errors in judgment and in the conduct of duties could lead to loss of credibility, poor public relations, and public confusion, serious impacts on clients and staff, and legal liability to self and to Six Nations Council.
CONTROL:
DISCLAIMER
This document describes the position currently available and is only a summary of the typical functions of the position. It is not to be understood as an employment contract. The above job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties, responsibilities, working conditions or skills required for this position. Additional duties may be assigned. Six Nations Social Services reserve the right to modify job duties or the job description at any time.
SIGNATURE
This is to acknowledge that I have received a copy of this job description and understand its content.
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Signature of Employee Date
Early Years and Childcare Services is committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. In order to ensure candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Child and the Six Nations Council policies.
Early Years and Childcare Services is committed to a candidate selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. In order to ensure candidates are assessed in a fair and equitable manner, accommodations will be provided to prospective employees in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Six Nations Council policies.
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