Early Childhood Center Ojibwe Language Substitute Job Bayfield Wisconsin USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Bayfield

Early Childhood Center Ojibwe Language Substitute

Replacement for immersion ECC teacher or support staff and provide a safe, healthy, friendly, caring and nurturing environment for children ages 0-5.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must attend confidentiality training and must maintain confidentiality of children/classroom each day.

Expectation is to always utilize Ojibwemowin with children and co-educator(s) within the classroom. Step outside the classroom if a conversation with staff/parents is needed in English.

Must follow ECC and Red Cliff Tribal policies and procedures as introduced during orientation.

Assist teacher or ECC staff member with daily supervision and interaction with children; supervision during meals/snacks/naps; follow ECC Policies and Procedures for best practices with children; praise and reinforce positive behavior.

Assist teachers with facilitation of classroom activities and support children's self-direction during individual, small and large groups.

Reinforce positive self-image and promote positive self-esteem of all children.

Engage children in interactive experiences per teacher lesson plan.

Assist teacher in encouraging independence and self-help skills such as set-up and clean-up at meals, snacks and play time throughout the day.

Eat meals with children and encourage mealtime in a family setting. Food is never used as a punishment or reward.

Must maintain safety and health practices and regulations when working in kitchen.

The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Supervisory Authority:
None

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Ojibwe language and culture highly desirable; cultural sensitivity required.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Minimum of high school diploma, HSED or GED.

CDA, AA, or B.A in Education or related field.

Complete a minimum of 15 paid shadow hours in the classroom.

Preference for experience in Early Childhood Educational setting but not required.

Ability to work cooperatively with staff, parents, community members, and other child support systems in the best interests of children is required.

Must pass health examination, obtain required immunizations/vaccines including TB test (or signed waiver), Hep B (or waiver); mumps vaccine (or waiver or proof of immunity).

Must be physically able to work with young children, including lifting a minimum of 40 pounds; occasional lifting of fifty pounds is required.

Must adhere to Early Childhood Center standards of conduct, serving as a positive role model in the community.

Personal Contacts:
Collaboration with local, state, and national collaborating partners, with particular emphasis on networking with parents, extended families, and the Red Cliff community.

Physical and Special Requirements:
Must be physically able to work with young children, initial health exam, TB test, immunizations including Hepatitis B (or sign waiver), and required trainings such as confidentiality, CPR, etc.

Work Environment:
Primary work environment: classrooms, outdoor play spaces, kitchen. All Tribal Buildings are smoke free.

Travel Requirements:
The ability to travel and attend meetings and trainings; overnight and out of town, both locally & nationally.

Behavior and Attitude:
The vision, goals and objectives of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa requires that the employee performs in both a professional and personable manner. The way the employee relates to fellow employees, customers and visitors is considered parallel in importance to technical knowledge and ability. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each customer, visitor and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance.

Any behavior or attitude that tarnishes the name or image of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa will be subject to immediate disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Indian preference will be applied in the case of equally qualified applicants, but all…