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Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start

Purpose

The purpose of Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start is to provide a culturally-enriched preschool environment that fosters early learning and enhances pride through education to ensure that Aboriginal children and their families have positive lifelong experiences as members of Aboriginal communities.

Mission Statement

Our childcare teachers and staff offer your child love, acceptance and understanding while fostering the growth and development of each individual. Aboriginal Head Start children socialize with peers, begin to problem solve and learn through play in a positive, culturally-enriched environment.

Indigenous-Led Education

Education among many of our nations is traditionally the responsibility of every member of the community, providing children with lifelong learning from an early age. In the urban environment, however, families need extra support to engage the Aboriginal community in educating our children.

At Makonsag, we work closely with extended families, Elders and community members to share their knowledge and skills with the next generation and to strengthen the urban Aboriginal community around children and their families.

Makonsag recognizes that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children. One of our goals is to foster parents’ interest in their children’s education and we always encourage parental involvement at our centre. Makonsag helps parents bridge the link between home and school learning, preparing children and their families for entry and success in mainstream kindergarten and primary school.

Full time
 
Registered Early Childhood Educators
Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start 1770 Courtwood Crescent, Ottawa, ON K2C 2B5, Canada
Makonsag offers a full day, culturally based, licensed early learning and care center for 49 children including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is a culture-based program for learning Indigenous traditions, values, and principles - protecting the land and respect for life. There is an onsite cook serving traditional foods and the program is located in a newly renovated building located on Courtwood Ave., off Woodward and Maitland. Would you like to work in a community that fosters the holistic growth of Indigenous children? Do you have experience in the Indigenous community, identify as an Indigenous person, have an interest in learning more about the Indigenous culture? Makonsag, a licensed childcare centre, is looking for a Registered Early Childhood Educator to join our team! As an Registered Early Childhood Educator, you will provide nurturing care and early childhood education to meet the needs of children in a group setting (infants, toddlers, preschoolers in 3...

Oct 27, 2022
Full time
 
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start 1770 Courtwood Crescent, Ottawa, ON K2C 2B5, Canada
Makonsag offers a full day, culturally based, licensed early learning and care for 49 children including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This is a culture-based program for learning Indigenous traditions, values, and principles - protecting the land and respect for life. There is an onsite cook serving traditional foods and the program is located in a newly renovated building located on Courtwood Ave., off Woodward and Maitland. Benefits of Working at Makonsag ✓ Work directly in your community with Indigenous children ✓ Continuous opportunities for professional growth ✓ Celebrate cultural teachings and incorporate in program curriculum ✓ Exciting professional development opportunities in Ottawa, Ontario and throughout Canada! ✓ Cultural connections with Indigenous Early Learning community ✓ Competitive salary and benefits ✓ Opportunities to participate in other projects, community outreach and educational...

Oct 27, 2022