Teacher Assistant Summer Student - Bicentennial

Company: Childcare Services, Social Services

Deadline: April 8th, 2026 at 5PM

All applicants must register with the GREAT Student Office. To apply for positions, book your intake appointment with an ETC by calling 519-445-2222 or email us at studentoffice@greatsn.com 

 

TEACHER ASSISTANT

SUMMER STUDENT PLACEMENT

CHILD CARE SERVICES

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor of Child Care Services or designate.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The Teacher Assistant Summer Student/ Employment Services Placement is responsible for assisting the Early Childhood Educators with the planning and implementation of daily programs; assisting in the day-to-day operation related to the care and development of children.

 

Teacher Assistant Summer Student/ Employment Services Placement will review and comply with Early Years Child Care Act, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council Employment Policy, Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council Health and Safety Guidelines, Six Nations Child Care Services Guidelines, and Parent Handbook.  This position to be mentored and trained by Registered Early Childhood Educators.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

TECHNICAL:

• Assist with the children through daily routines and transitions
• Provide daily positive interaction with children
• Assisting the Early Childhood Educators with classroom activities
• Assist with the children during planning and implementation of active and quiet activities, group and individual activities and developmental activities.
• Applying safety procedures and handling emergencies appropriately

 

ADMINISTRATION:

• Submit weekly time sheets as required.
• Being a role model for parents, students, volunteers, other staff and visitors
• Following behaviour management guidelines

 

COMMUNICATIONS & LIAISON

• 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 Elected Council communities
• Maintaining a team approach to resolving such issues, conflicts and problems that may arise in the process of providing support services
• Maintaining confidentiality as per Six Nations Council Employment Policy
• Greeting children and parents upon arrival and departure
• Attend training/workshops as required

OTHER RELATED DUTIES:

Any other related duties as assigned by the Child Care Supervisors  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:

 

• Working in a climate-controlled environment
• Some after hours participation for other planned activities
• Flexibility in work hours as required
• Lifting and moving furnishings, supplies, and equipment daily
• Cell phones are not to be used during work hours unless authorized by the Supervisor (
• Name tag is required/worn daily-a charge will be added if lost/stolen (new name tag located at the Human Resources)

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Must be able to work independently and as a team player within the Six Nations Social Services and all other work environments.

Establishing positive, collaborative working relationships and linkages among all service providers within all work environments.

 

Works with the Supervisor of Child Care Services

Being professional and being able to accept constructive criticism

Receives direction and guidance.

Receives supervision, instruction, direction and guidance in planning, priorities and interactions to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively.

 

With the Directors and Managers

Acting as a resource providing information and assistance in a cooperative and courteous manner.

 

 

 

With the Community

Working in a cooperative and courteous manner that represents and promotes Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and the Social Services Department,

Familiar with Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council Employment and Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Represents and promotes Six Nations Social Services; maintains awareness of legislation, policy and program changes: develops sound professional working relationships

 

 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Will have the interest in working with children 0-5 years of age
• Will have Food Handlers Certificate or willing to obtain
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must sign and submit an offence declaration if over 18 years of age
• Must submit and ensure immunizations are up to date

 

Other Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have excellent organizational skills and an ability to work independently/team and as a stronger leader with respectable interpersonal skills
• Will be Native in preference to other applicants
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development and positive reinforcement techniques
• Knowledge of nutrition for children
• Knowledge of general health and safety procedures
• Ability to be patient and have the ability to relate to children and adults with equal respect and dignity, regardless of life experience’s culture and values

 

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 of the Grand River Elected Council.

CONTROL:

Works within the organizational structure and administrative policy and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River Employment Policy, Child Care Services and the Six Nations Social Services values, principles and Mission statement.

Works within the policies and procedures established through service contract by the Six Nations of the Grand River Elected Council and the funding agency (Ministry of Education) and within the legislation of the Early Years Act.

 

 

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.