Aboriginal Head Start Education Assistant/Driver

THE POSITION

The STC Urban AHS Educational Assistant/Bus Driver Position is supervised by STC Early Learning Program Manager. The main duties for this position include:

• Working alongside the Teacher in offering a play-based program, both indoors and outdoors.
• Cleaning and preparing the indoor and outdoor classrooms for daily activities.
• Assisting the Home Visitor in offering a parent support program and preparing home visiting materials.
• Transporting children to and from the program and to planned excursions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License Class 4. A valid Class 5 with ability to immediately complete Class 4 requirements will also be considered.
2. Minimum of ECE level 1 is required.
3. First Aid and CPR certification.
4. Experience driving a 15-passenger van or a school bus.
5. Minimum of one-year related experience in working with young children.
6. Safe Food Handling certification will be considered an asset.
7. Good interpersonal communication skills.
8. Experience working with vulnerable populations.
9. Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
10. Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, good problem solver.
11. Dependable and reliable; have good work ethics.
12. Willing to take additional training in early childhood development.
13. Knowledge of the political, social and economic objectives of the Saskatoon Tribal Council and of the Dakota, Cree, and Saulteaux cultures will be considered an asset.
14. Knowledge of an aboriginal language will be considered an asset.
15. Must provide a current Canadian Criminal Records Check (CPIC) and a Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment; and
16. Must meet STC’s insurance requirements.

CONDITIONS OF WORK:

• Position is 7.5 hours a day, Monday to Friday.
• Some evening work required for cultural and family events.
• Orientation will be provided for classroom and home visiting work.
• Will be required to drive either a 14-passenger school bus or a 15-passenger van to pick-up and drop off children.
• Follow all STC Policies and Procedures and ensure all Accreditation Standards are met.

Salary Range: $18.40 To $25.92 Hourly

Please visit the STC Website at www.sktc.sk.ca

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