Parenting Program Facilitator

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The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the National Government of the Red River Métis – also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are Canada’s Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba. The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Parenting Program Facilitator positions within our Child Care Centres in the following locations: St. Eustache and St. Laurent. The Early Learning and Child Care Department is looking for an energetic, flexible, and reliable individual passionate about childcare and early learning. The Parenting Program Facilitator’s primary responsibility is the care and education of children and will help deliver Métis-specific programming and curriculum that enriches children’s positive emotional, physical, social, and cognitive development in a variety of settings. Job Duties/Competencies:

• Maintain a learning environment that is safe, healthy, positive, relaxed, pleasant, nurturing, and supports Métis specific curriculum;
• Attend to children’s physical, social, emotional, and developmental needs;
• Report incidents of suspected abuse or neglect as per child abuse protocol;
• Recognize and record unusual emotional and physical behavior and conditions and report accordingly;
• Balance goals and objectives for each child and develop realistic plans that are responsive to the needs of all;
• Ensure activities are accessible to all abilities;
• Maintain up to date risk/benefit assessments of space, activities, and tools;
• Participate in keeping accurate and up-to-date cleaning, health, accident and incident, medication, and URIS reports.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Child Development Degree, ECE II/III Diploma or other recognized training by MB ELCC;
• Minimum of two years’ experience as an Early Years Teacher, or Early Childhood Educator or relevant role;
• Knowledge and experience with land-based education principles required, or a willingness to learn;
• Knowledge and experience with Fastoche required, or a willingness to learn;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and time management skills;
• Valid 1st Aid/CPR Certification;
• Circle of Security Certificate an asset;
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check, Criminal Record Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check;
• Knowledge of Métis culture, heritage, and language an asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation. Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number (#23-14-013)  This position is open until filled. The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment. Preference will be given to qualified Métis applicants and they are encouraged to self-identify on their cover letter. The MMF encourages internal applicants to apply for career opportunities within our Government.

MMF Human Resources Department 300-150 Henry Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7 Email to: jobs@mmf.mb.ca Fax to (204) 947-1816 All our job postings can be found at: www.mmf.mb.ca