Cultural Educator (Positions available in the Infant, Toddler and Pre- school Programs) – Full Time
- Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families
Job Description
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi service non- profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families. We are dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Early Years Manager, the Cultural Educator plans, delivers, and evaluates culturally based activities for the Pirurviapik Child Care Centre.
Hours
37.5 hours – Monday-Friday (may be scheduled for hours between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. with occasional evening and weekend hours)
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Research, plan and implement Inuit-specific language and culture activities that promote cultural knowledge, traditions, and skills
- Incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles into curriculum planning
- Evaluate the learning outcomes of your teaching (language & culture acquisition)
- With the support of your Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE) team member, incorporate How Does Learning Happen into daily learning
- Encourage and facilitate Inuktitut language development in the children, parents, and staff Identify, engage and schedule culturally appropriate guest speakers,
- Elders, and resource people for the program
- Support your RECE partner in planning and delivering school readiness activities
- Under the guidance of the manager, recognize and respond to the needs of each child by using positive child guidance
- Identify and report concerns, issues and hazards related to the delivery of child and family program
- Assist the cook in traditional Inuit menu planning and serve healthy meals and snacks for programs including country food
- Responsible for monitoring the health, safety, and well-being of children
- Understand and adhere to all program policies (e.g. health and safety)
- Comply with all recording and reporting requirements outlined in Inuuqatigiit policies and procedures (e.g., incident reports)
- Maintain program equipment in good repair and share responsibility for keeping a healthy and safe program space, including sanitizing toys
Accountability
- Accountable for the well-being of children and parents
- Accountable for the cultural integrity of all child and family programs
- Adhere to and promote the mandate, workplan and mission of Inuuqatigiit Centre.
Environmental Factors
- May be required to work some evening and weekend hours related to program activities
- Must demonstrate stress resistance and stamina in caring for young children
- Regular physical activity associated with program activities, ability to access multi-story building
Qualifications and Requirements
- Inuit descent required
- High school diploma required
- Post-secondary education diploma in related area considered an asset
- Minimum of one year of experience working in a family-oriented program
- Experience working with Inuit or Indigenous communities preferred
- Criminal Reference Check for the Vulnerable Sector
- Medical certification of good health
- Up-to-date immunizations; TB test, if applicable
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccine (Dose 1, 2& Booster)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to become certified)
Knowledge and Skills
- Written and spoken fluency in Inuktitut is considered a strong asset
- Knowledge in the needs of Inuit children and families
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work in a collaborative staff team environment
- Ability to function effectively in a high stress, high noise environment
- Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software
Please apply with a cover letter and up-to-date resume by to: Human Resources Department, at jobs@inuuqatigiit.ca
Note that accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require specific accommodations, please contact the HR Department through the contact information provided above, so that we can make suitable arrangements with you.
When two equally qualified candidates are considered for the same position, preference will be given to the candidate of Inuit descent.
We thank all who apply for this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is dependent upon funding approval.
Inuuqatigiit Centre supports Inuit children and youth in Ottawa, to be strong, healthy and proud community members with knowledge of their culture, connection to the local Inuit community, equitable access to services and supported by their families. We do this through culturally strength-based programs and individualized services for the children, youth and their families that improve their ability to live a good life. All of our programs and advocacy work are rooted in the components of head start and guided by the Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit principles.
We are committed to building strength and resiliency within families and within the Inuit community. We believe that families who are healthy and strong are able to raise healthy and strong children.
Tapping into the strengths of families from a place of resiliency and capability is a philosophy that permeates all of Inuuqatigiit programs. The staff of the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families supports the belief that it is a parent’s right and responsibility to be involved in all aspects of the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of their child’s programming.
The philosophy of the Inuuqatigiit is holistic, child-centred and community driven. We recognize that serving a child means serving a family. On a daily basis, we provide a multitude of family support services that includes but is not limited to one on one support, court accompaniment, Children’s Aid Society access visits, individual advocacy and referrals. Our approach is to support a family on their journey to physical, spiritual and emotional well-being by providing a caring, supportive and culturally based hub of services that meets their individual needs.