Indigenous ECE Pedagogical Mentor & Coach

Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

NETES, an Indigenous-led community organization in Winnipeg, invites applications for an Early Learning and Pedagogical Mentor at Kookum’s Place Daycare. The role focuses on coaching ECE IIs and CCAs, modelling best practices, planning age-appropriate play-based learning, and supporting staff through observation and feedback.

The successful candidate will bring ECE III or higher qualifications, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of Indigenous approaches to learning.

Qualifications

• ECE III classification in Manitoba, or a higher or related qualification acceptable for the position.
• Significant experience working in licensed early learning and child care environments.
• Knowledge of Manitoba early learning and child care legislation, licensing requirements, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of child development, early childhood education principles, and effective approaches to supporting children’s learning and development.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous approaches to learning, cultural teachings, and land-based learning, or a demonstrated commitment to continuing to develop this knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership, coaching, and ongoing mentorship to ECE IIs and CCAs.
• Work directly alongside educators in classrooms to model effective early learning and child care practices.
• Guide staff in planning and delivering meaningful, age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences.
• Support educators in understanding children's individual developmental needs, interests, strengths, and learning styles.
• Help staff create engaging learning environments that encourage exploration, creativity, independence, positive relationships, and development.
• Observe educator practices and provide constructive feedback, practical guidance, and follow-up support.
• Mentor new and developing staff to build confidence, consistency, and professional skills.
• Support educators in positive behaviour guidance, relationship building, communication, classroom routines, and transitions.
• Assist staff in connecting observations of children to program planning and learning opportunities.
• Identify individual and team training needs and help coordinate or deliver relevant professional development.
• Reinforce centre policies, licensing requirements, professional standards, health and safety practices, and expectations for quality child care.
• Encourage reflective practice and continuous improvement among educators.
• Support respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and community members.
• Work with centre leadership to address areas where additional coaching, training, or staff support may be required.

Skills

Mentoring

Coaching

Leadership

ECE III

Child care knowledge

Indigenous learning

Education

Manitoba ECE Licence

ECE III Manitoba

Job description

NETES, an Indigenous-led community organization in Winnipeg, invites applications for an Early Learning and Pedagogical Mentor at Kookum’s Place Daycare. The role focuses on coaching ECE IIs and CCAs, modelling best practices, planning age-appropriate play-based learning, and supporting staff through observation and feedback.

The successful candidate will bring ECE III or higher qualifications, strong leadership, and a deep understanding of Indigenous approaches to learning.