Gekinwaa'amaaged Teacher

Reports to: Naagaanizid Gekinwaa’amaaged (Lead)

LLBO Status: Non-exempt

Safety Sensitive: Yes

License/Certification Requirements: Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR certification .

Summary: In a team environment, works to create a respectful learning and working atmosphere while providing care for infants and toddlers . Receives mentorship, training and experience to build necessary skills. Develops a nurturing relationship with each child. Collaborates with Maajiigin team to expand and deepen both Ojibwe language and cultural skills. Responsible to continue to attain and impart Ojibwe-Anishinaabe knowledge, values, and language to families, children, and staff.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D) is required.
• CDA, Early Childhood Certificate or Diploma is preferred, or m ust be able to obtain within two of years of employment.

• Experience working with Infant & Toddler children.
• Demonstrated love of small children.
• Commitment to Ojibwe-Anishinaabe worldview.
• Possess an understanding and sensitivity and passion to work with Anishinaabe children, families and communities.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, trusting and supportive relationships.
• With increasing frequency and skill, speak Ojibwe. Ojibwe language proficiency preferred.
• Demonstrates increasing knowledge and practice of Ojibwe-Anishinaabe lifeways and practices.
• Active learner.
• Native American preference.
• The ability to handle diverse work problems is required.
• Requires the ability to set priorities and work schedule.
• Be flexible with time, adaptable to various environments and a self-starter.
• Able to manage time & resources well and to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality are necessary.
• Must be able to use a computer to develop documents, charts and letters.
• Must be able to pass the Leech Lake Licensing Standards.

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• Utilize Anishinaabe principles to guide decisions in all aspects of programming.
• Create space for language revitalization by speaking and learning Ojibwe.
• Maintain positive work atmosphere by modeling and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with children, families, co-workers and community members.
• Treat children, families, co-workers and the public in a respectful and courteous manner at all times.
• In cooperation with Maajiigin team, ensure a positive working climate.
• Be knowledgeable of and comply with Maajiigin and LLBO policies, the Leech Lake Child Care Licensing Requirements and the Child Care Services Policies and Procedures.
• Be knowledgeable of and work towards Maajiigin program plan, vision and mission.
• With team, maintain each child’s file.
• With team, complete all required daily, monthly and annual paperwork and reports.
• With team, complete and follow learning plans (lessons).
• With team, set, review and update Ojibwe language goals.
• With team, monitor supplies and follow procurement process as necessary.
• With the utmost discretion, maintain the confidentiality our children, families and colleagues at all times.
• Attend all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Actively build Ojibwe language skills.
• Attend all scheduled Ojibwe learning sessions.
• Increasingly utilize Ojibwe as the language of communication with children, families and colleagues.
• Set achievable individual, team and learning environment language goals.
• Evaluate progress toward goals regularly.
• Participate in language assessment.
• Regularly share Ojibwe language support and resources with families.
• Provide Ojibwe language mentorship where applicable.

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