CONTRACT POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Apai’pookaiksi Program Facilitator, you will be responsible to work in a team environment in providing support to Indigenous children and families involved in the Apai’pookaiksi After-school program, assisting the children and Facilitator in the classroom with assigned activities and/or outings.  You will be responsible for the duties outlined below, as well as other related tasks as assigned.

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CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Accountability

• Communication, collaboration and team work

• Creative/critical thinking

• Adaptability 

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with activities and programming for Indigenous elementary school age 7 to 12 years of age

• Assist with the children’s activities and outings (set up and take down of activities and events)

• Assist with snack preparation and clean up

• Assist on field trips, special events, fieldtrips and community outings

• Participate in ongoing training and staff development as outlined by your supervisor

• Observe and monitor children’s play and recreational activities

• Prepare learning materials and equipment when needed

• Interacting in a positive manner, providing guidance and motivation to ensure daily activities and tasks are complete with students

• Maintaining an organized and clean classroom, and complete administrative tasks as needed

• Ensuring that all rules, policies and guidelines are followed in the classroom

 

REPORTING LINE: Accountable to the Family Resource Network's Indigenous Hub Coordinator

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RATE OF PAY: $19/hour, eligible for Wage Top-up 

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Required Shifts: Monday-Thursday 3-6pm and Friday1-4pm, throughout September to June

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Work both indoors and outdoors

 

QUALIFICATIONS:​

• Certificate or Diploma in Human Services or related experience

• Alberta Early Childhood Certification, minimal equivalency to “Child Care Assistant” Level 1 (willing to train with qualified applicant)

• CPR and First Aid Certification

• Must submit Child Welfare and Criminal Record check

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Deadline: Ongoing, until suitable candidate is hired.

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All potential applicants are required to submit a Criminal Records Check, Child and Youth Information Module, and provide two (2) references, cover letter and resume as a part of their application package.

Screening Criteria: Please be advised that in order to be considered for the position applicants must clearly indicate how they meet criteria. Failure could result in elimination from hiring pool.

 

Submit complete package to:

 

Opokaa’sin Early Intervention Society

241 Stafford Drive North, Lethbridge, AB T1H 2A5

ATT: Human Resources

Email:  humanresources@opokaasin.org

Phone:  (403) 380-2569  |  Fax:  (403) 327-6775