1.0 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR – Cree Language & Culture

Moose Factory Island District School Area Board; Moose Factory; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Moose Factory Island District School Area Board invites applications for 1.0 FTE Early Childhood Educator – Cree Language & Culture to serve at Ministik School. Under the direction of the Principal, ECEs collaborate with administration, teachers, educational assistants and parents to deliver Cree-language programming and support students' development and well-being.

Salary follows the established Salary Grid. The position is permanent after probation with an August 18, 2026 start date.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to obtain Behaviour Management Systems training and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Willing to undertake board-sponsored courses, conferences and workshops.
• Preference for registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators and an ECE diploma.
• Familiarity with Cree culture and Cree language in L dialect is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational programming for students in collaboration with staff.
• Assist in maintaining smooth school operations and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Behaviour Management Systems

CPR/First Aid

Cree language familiarity

Willing to pursue board training

Education

Early Childhood Education diploma

Post-secondary education or training in related field

Job description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

1.0 EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR – Cree Language & Culture

Competition # 27-18B (3rd Posting)

Recognizing the importance of providing an enriched learning environment to support children’s physical, social-emotional, and cognitive development in preparation for life-long learning, the Board is seeking one qualified Early Childhood Educator. Under the direction of the Principal of Ministik School, Early Childhood Educators work in professional partnership with school administration, teachers, educational assistants, and parents to provide educational programming for students, as well as to assist in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation of the school in general.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants must be physically fit and should have or be willing to obtain training and certification in Behaviour Management Systems training to support accepted behavioural strategies; and CPR/First Aid to support student safety.
• Applicants must be willing to obtain specialized training for supporting students through board sponsored courses, conferences and/or workshops.
• Preference will be given to applicants with proof of registration and in good standing with the College of Early Childhood Educators, an Early Childhood Education diploma, post-secondary education and training and/or experience working with school age children.
• Familiar in Cree culture and traditions within the region of Moose Cree First Nation.
• Ability to speak and write the Cree Language in the ‘L’ dialect considered an asset.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

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SALARY: Per established Salary Grid.

DURATION: Permanent, upon successful completion of probationary period. August 18th, 2026, start date.

CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Inquiries for the position can be directed to:

Mrs. Jennifer Knight-Blackned – School Principal

Phone: [phone]|Email: [e-mail]

Interested individuals must submit their application package to:

Nathan Beck – Business Administrator & Treasurer

Email: [e-mail]|Fax: [phone]

*Job description available upon request.*

Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest in this position however, only those who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.