Early Childhood Center Ojibwe Language Substitute

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.

Location:

Red Cliff Early Childhood Center

Wage:
Negotiable, based on qualifications

Supervisor:
Program Director

This is an on-call position. Applicants will be selected from the information supplied on application form only. There will be no interviews.

Job Summary:

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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…