Childcare Assistant

**MANITOBA MÉTIS FEDERATION**
**CHILD CARE ASSISTANT**
**January 4, 2023**
**Posting #22-14-018**
The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the National Government of the Red River Métis - also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are Canada’s Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.
The MMF seeks to fill **one full-time Child Care Assistant** position within our **Michif Children’s Place Childcare Centre** located at 525 Main St South in Dauphin, MB. The Child Care Assistant’s primary responsibility is the care and education of children, as well as assisting in delivering Métis-specific programming and curriculum.
- **Job Duties/Competencies**:
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- Maintain a learning environment that is positive, relaxed, pleasant, nurturing, and supports Métis specific curriculum;
- Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment;
- Develop opportunities for children to become stewards of the local environment;
- Support children’s attempts to resolve their problems and differences with others;
- Encourage children to express their feelings and assert their rights in socially acceptable ways;
- Respond to incidents and handle emergencies appropriately if they occur;
- Maintain program equipment and assist in light housekeeping and cooking duties;
- Attend monthly staff meetings to discuss the progress and challenges of children and centre and other discussions as necessary.
- **Skills and Qualifications**:
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- Recognized 40-hour course;
- Minimum of one years' experience as a Child Care Assistant or relevant role with demonstrated ability to deliver programs and services;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Effective listening skills;
- Dependable, reliable, and punctual;
- Valid 1st Aid/CPRCertification;
- Circle of Security Certificate an asset;
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Check, Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check;
- Knowledge of Métis culture, heritage, and language an asset;
and,
- Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including;
health, dental, vision,pension, and vacation.
**Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number by Wednesday, January 18, 2023.**
The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.
MMF Human Resources Department
300-150 Henry Ave
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**:
$16.25 per hour
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location:
One location
Application deadline:
2023-01-18