Headstart Teacher Assistant: Culturally Guided Early Learning

Stoney Nakoda First Nation; Morley; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoney Health Services is seeking a Headstart Teacher Assistant to support a culturally grounded, play-based early childhood program at the Aboriginal Headstart facility and community venues in Mînî Thnî, Alberta.

You will work with the Headstart Coordinator, educators, families, and partners to promote development across physical, social, emotional, language, and cultural domains while fostering school readiness and cultural identity.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and early childhood education principles.
• Understanding of First Nations Head Start philosophy, guidelines, and standards.
• Commitment to Indigenous wellness, culture, language revitalization, and family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist Headstart Educators in planning, preparing, and implementing culturally appropriate programming.
• Support learning experiences that promote language, curiosity, and school readiness.
• Supervise children during activities and ensure safety, including outdoor/land-based learning.
• Observe development and communicate milestones to Headstart Educator/Coordinator.
• Support family engagement and community outreach activities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

First Nations Head Start philosophy

Indigenous culture understanding

Working with young children

Confidentiality & boundaries

Behaviour guidance

Education

ECE Level 1/2 preferred

First Aid Certification (Standard)

BLS considered asset

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Stoney Health Services is seeking a Headstart Teacher Assistant to support a culturally grounded, play-based early childhood program at the Aboriginal Headstart facility and community venues in Mînî Thnî, Alberta.

You will work with the Headstart Coordinator, educators, families, and partners to promote development across physical, social, emotional, language, and cultural domains while fostering school readiness and cultural identity.