Early Childhood Educator Assistant

Makonsag offers a full day, culturally based, licensed early learning and care for 49 children including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is a culture-based program for learning Indigenous traditions, values, and principles - protecting the land and respect for life. There is an onsite cook serving traditional foods and the program is located in a newly renovated building located on Courtwood Ave., off Woodward and Maitland.

Benefits of Working at Makonsag

✓ Work directly in your community with Indigenous children

✓ Continuous opportunities for professional growth

✓ Celebrate cultural teachings and incorporate in program curriculum

✓ Exciting professional development opportunities in Ottawa, Ontario and throughout Canada!

✓ Cultural connections with Indigenous Early Learning community

✓ Competitive salary and benefits

✓ Opportunities to participate in other projects, community outreach and educational environments

In This Role You Will…

• Meet children’s needs for continuance of care, routines, and education in the absence of regular caregiver


• Implement program plans daily as established or modified


• Help set up areas for planned activities and provide a welcoming and nurturing environment


• Observe children’s behaviour and level of participation and advise supervisor of observations, concerns and suggestions if requested


• Attend to physical needs of children


• Assist in maintaining a healthy and safe environment


• Ensure positive communication with parents

To Qualify for this Role, You Have…

✓ Safe Food Handlers Certificate

✓ Standard First Aid, including infant and child CPR
✓ Police record check (vulnerable sector) completed in the last 6 months

✓ Knowledge of COVID-19 Policies in an Early Years setting;

✓Medical certification of good health; TB test and other immunizations up-to-date unless seeking exemption and

✓Proof of COVID-19 vaccine (Dose 1 & 2).

✓ Previous experience assisting in early learning and care environments or working directly with children

✓ Demonstrate understanding of licensed group care environment

✓ Knowledge of Indigenous culture and traditions

✓ Knowledge of and sensitivity to the needs of indigenous children and families

✓ Proven ability to work closely with other team members

✓ Sensitivity and respect for individual and cultural differences

✓ Adequate energy level and ability to meet the physical demands of the job

✓ Strong verbal and written communication skills, Indigenous language is an asset

✓ Early Childhood Education diploma or degree from a recognized college or university or equivalent education