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Description

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Childcare Coordinator and Aboriginal Head Start Coordinator, this position will provide technical expertise coordinating and monitoring the FHQTC Child Day Care and Aboriginal Head Start Programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure the childcare facilities are adhering to the File Hills QuAppelle Child Care Regulations and Policies and Aboriginal Head Start Guidelines, under the supervision and guidance of the Child Day Care Regulations and Head Start Program Coordinators.
Provide awareness and education regarding individual programming for infants, toddlers, pre-school, and school age children.
Assess and monitor day care centres and family day homes to ensure a safe, healthy, stimulating environment for children as set out in FHQ Indian Child Care Regulations and Policies.
To liaison and consult with FHQ Environmental Health, FHQ Technical Services and FHQ Health, to coordinate an effective licensing system for on-reserve day care services.
Attend and prepare for regular meetings of the Board and Child Day Care/Aboriginal Head Start Meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Post-Secondary Education in Early Childhood Development/Special Education; Administration or equivalent.
One year experience working in early childhood development/child day care/aboriginal head start or education setting.
Must have valid First Aid and Level C CPR, Safe Food Handling, WHMIS certificates.
Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Outlook, MS Teams, Zoom and Adobe Acrobat)
Working knowledge of Child Daycare and Aboriginal Head Start Policies and financial procedures required for the childcare and aboriginal head start programming.
Must have experience working with First Nations and familiarity with customs, cultures, and tradition.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.