Job - ECE Newcom er Children

Early Childhood Educator Level II – Infant Room




River Heights

Job Overview:


To provide quality care with a child-centred approach to the children participating in the Childcare for Newcomer Children (CNC) program ensuring health and safety. The Infant Room Child Care Worker in the English as an Additional Language Program is responsible for the care of children aged 6 – 18 months in a parent-on-site, license-not-required setting.

Role and Responsibilities:


 Follow all CNC requirements



 In collaboration with the childcare team, develop a multicultural and age-appropriate programme for children of parents attending the EAL program

 Prepare the room before the children arrive and secure everything before leaving

 Interact directly with the children in playing, singing, reading, exercising, crafts

 Create an environment that fosters positive self-concept and reflects the cultural diversity of the children

 Work with the other staff members to plan and implement activities which will support and encourage English language learning while valuing and maintaining the first language

Qualifications:


 Early Childhood Education Level II Diploma or in the process of training with completion expected before March 31, 2014



 Valid First Aid Certificate – Level B CPR

 Valid Criminal Record Check, and clear Child Abuse Registry Check

 Experience working with Infants aged 6 months – 18 months

 Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills

 Ability/experience working in a multicultural environment

 Knowledge of a language other than English an asset

 Sensitivity to the needs and concerns of immigrant families

 Strength stamina and ability to work with active, young children

 Demonstrated strong ability to work as a member of a small team

Job Details:


 Location: River Heights – Bethel Mennonite Church 465 Stafford Avenue



 Schedule: 10 hours per week from September – June with unpaid school breaks. M/T/Th/F

mornings from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

 Salary: $17.05-$18.63 per hour

How to Apply:


Please mail, or email résumé and cover letter by Monday, February 17, 2014 to:

Val Cavers

Mosaic – Newcomer Family Resource Network

397 Carlton Street

Winnipeg, MB R3B 2K9

info@mosaicnet.ca


We appreciate all applications; however, only short listed applicants will be contacted