Ganawendaawasowin Lead Childcare Teacher

Implements a child development program for children:

• Actively advocate and demonstrate appropriate adult-child interaction.
• Develop lesson plans according to curriculum.
• Follow food program requirements.
• Assess child progress and needs using the classroom observations.
• Adapt the environment to meet the needs of all children using developmentally appropriate practice and culturally responsive care giving.
• Follow all health, nutrition, and safety guidelines for an optimal classroom environment. Carry out activities related to health, e.g. toileting, diapering, safety in classroom, dental hygiene, and nutrition activities.
• Maintain professional standard towards confidential relationships with all program participants and staff.
• Implement positive behavior management techniques.
• Support families by sharing information on child development.
• Follow the program plan of the Director and support staff.
• Implement age-appropriate activities.
• Implement cultural activities by following the Cultural Learning Plan.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Required to follow curriculum.
• Required to follow the Cultural Learning Plan.
• Promote cooperative and quality early childhood philosophy among staff, parents, collaborative partners, and community.

Promote staff development:

• Attend training and education opportunities as required.
• Be familiar with the Fond du Lac Reservation policies.

Provision/Assurance of Services:

• Appropriate work attire is required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.
  

• No Driver’s License Required.
• AA with 6 months of childcare experience, or BA in Early Childhood (a combination of education with 6 months to 1 year of experience) is required.
• Meet the needs of all children including those at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse.
• Knowledge of computer applications to include word processing, database and/or data entry, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Outlook is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Ability to establish professional and harmonious working relationships on all projects and with all parties involved.
• Subject to drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the Fond du Lac Reservation’s Personnel Policies.
• Subject to pre-employment and annual background checks.
• Subject to immunizations review and submitted proof of required vaccinations.
• Some travel is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal physical requirements, including the ability to lift, carry, or restrain a child.
• Walking, standing, bending, and sitting on the floor with children may be necessary.
• Ability to pass annual physical examination.
• All vaccinations must be kept current.