Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II)

Manitoba Child Care Association; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Manitoba Child Care Association’s Kookum’s Place Daycare in Winnipeg is seeking an Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II) to join our Indigenous-led, community-centred team. We provide a warm, inclusive, child-centred environment supporting children’s development, confidence and well-being through relationship-based care rooted in Indigenous values.

The role involves creating safe learning spaces, planning play-based activities, building strong relationships with children and families, and

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, caring, and engaging environment for children.
• Plan and support play-based learning activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and team members.
• Support children’s emotional, social and developmental needs using positive guidance approaches.
• Maintain a clean, organized and culturally respectful classroom environment.
• Support daily routines including meals, hygiene, rest periods, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Observe and support children’s learning and development.
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being while following licensing, regulations, safety and health policies.
• Participate in team meetings, professional developments, and engaging learning opportunities.
• Maintain required certifications and professional standards related to early childhood education.

Job description

Full Description

Position: Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II)

Department: Kookum's Place Daycare (Infant Centre)

Competition Number: 2026KP-ECE02

Classification: Unionized, Full Time

Hourly Wage: 29.38- 30.95

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Who We Are

NETES is a not-for-profit Indigenous organization supporting the success of Indigenous people in Winnipeg. We offer adult education, skills training and employment services, along with wrap-around services such as daycare, student housing, and health and wellness programming. Rooted in community, respect, and Indigenous values, our work helps build a strong, thriving Indigenous community.

The Opportunity

Kookum’s Place is an Indigenous-led, community-centred early learning program dedicated to supporting children and families through relationship-based care that honours Indigenous culture, values, and ways of knowing. Our approach is rooted in respect, connection, and belonging, with a strong emphasis on play-based and land-based learning.

We are seeking a passionate, caring, and community-minded Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II) to join our team. We are proud to provide a warm, inclusive, and child-centred environment where educators play an important role in supporting children’s development, confidence, creativity, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a safe, caring, and engaging environment for children.
• Plan and support play-based learning activities.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and team members.
• Support children’s emotional, social and developmental needs using positive guidance approaches.
• Maintain a clean, organized and culturally respectful classroom environment.
• Support daily routines including meals, hygiene, rest periods, transitions, and outdoor play.
• Observe and support children’s learning and development.
• Ensure children’s safety and well-being while following licensing, regulations, safety, health and organizational policies.
• Participate in team meetings, professional developments, and engaging learning opportunities.
• Maintain required certifications and professional standards related to early childhood education.
• Other related duties as assigned.

The Manitoba Child Care Association acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 1 Territory and on the lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene Peoples, and the Red River Métis Homeland.

We respect the Treaties that were made on these territories, we acknowledge the harms and mistakes of the past and we move forward in a spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.