Casual Early Childhood Educator; Relief Worker

Gaagagegiizhigook Ganawenimaawasowin Wiigiwaam (GGW) is seeking compassionate, reliable, and culturally grounded individuals to join our childcare team as Casual Early Childhood Educator Relief Worker(s). Our centre provides Anishinaabe-based nurturing and licensed childcare services for toddler and preschool classrooms, supporting the learning, development, health, and well-being of primarily Indigenous children.

Casual staff support daily operations, staff coverage, and program delivery within our childcare facility.

Casual ECE Relief Workers provide a clean, caring, safe, and educational environment for young children in a group setting. Staff assist with daily routines, program implementation, and culturally-based learning experiences under the guidance of the Child Care Supervisor.

• Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities.
• Plan and deliver experiences that promote children’s understanding of Anishinaabe language and culture.
• Organize space, equipment, and materials; monitor indoor and outdoor environments for hazards.
• Use observations to expand play, plan flexible activities that meet individual needs and developing self-sufficiency skills.
• Follow procedures for health records, hygienic routines, universal precautions, medication, and first aid.
• Apply positive behaviour guidance strategies such as redirection, positive language, and reinforcement.
• Recognize and build on emergent literacy and numeracy activities.
• Report incidents, injuries, and illnesses to the Program Supervisor.
• Follow licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Support food preparation and safe handling when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Preferred:
  Two-year Early Childhood Education Diploma or provincially recognized equivalent; member in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators.
• Considered:
  High School Diploma with a minimum of one (1) year experience in a childcare setting.
• Knowledge of the Child Care & Early Years Act and ability to meet its requirements.
• Current First Aid and Infant CPR certification.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening (required).
• Understanding of Ojibway language and culture is considered an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.