Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Wasauksing First Nation

PROGRAM AREA: Little Eagle Child Care Centre
DURATION: Full-Time Permanent Positions
CLOSING: Open Until Filled

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:
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
• 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.

Please send your resume with a cover letter, contact information and two recent
employment references to:

Brianna MacFarlane, HR Administrator
hradmin@wasauksing,ca

Wasauksing First Nation
P.O. Box 250 Parry Sound, ON P2A 2X4

Or package may be dropped off at the following physical address:
Administration Office
1508 Geewadin Road Lane G
Wasauksing First Nation

Preference may be given to Indigenous candidates with relevant on reserve employment experience and/or those with knowledge and understanding of the Wasauksing First Nation History and Community.

“Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We wish to thank everyone for their application."