Early Childhood Educator Assistant - Competition 2026-056

Competition # 2026-056

Category: Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Children and Families, the Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Assistant will assist staff with programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. The ECE Assistant will provide child minding for families when they are attending programming within First Nations Family Advocate Office.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with programs in all aspects that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children


• Assist advocates with children and families during meetings


• Assist lead facilitators with implementation of workshop duties


• Provide child minding for clients who attend programming


• Assist with activities by telling or reading stories, providing opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, and physical activity


• Maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children


• Maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have completed the 40-hour course to achieve your ECA, related work experience will be considered


• Must have a clean child abuse check and criminal records check

• Experience working with First Nations and First Nation organizations and/or entities as an asset.


• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills.

• Experience working with First Nation children, youth, and families;


• Demonstrated problem-solving and organizational skills.

• Excellent time management skills


• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Be able to follow office practices, procedures, and confidentiality.


• Knowledge of First Nations and First Nations peoples.


• Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter identifying the position title and quote competition number applying for, qualifications, and resume, along with 3 professional reference listings (including a most recent employer reference) to. 

Human Resources

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

14th Floor, 275 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B3 

Quote Competition # 2026-056 in your application. 

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We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls will be accepted. Preference will be given to First Nations people. If successful, applicants will be asked to verify citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation or affirmation from Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify. Incomplete and late applications will not be considered.

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