The posting
Division: Education
Reports to: Maajiigin Center Manager
Worksite: Maajiigin
LLBO Status: Non-exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
License/Certification Requirements: Adult, Child, and Baby First Aid/CPR certification.
Summary: Provides oversight to the daily operations of the classroom. Collaborate with the Maajiigin team to build and maintain a space where the Ojibwe language is learned and spoken. Responsible for ensuring that children and their families are provided a culturally relevant and high-quality educational experience in the program. Develops a nurturing relationship with each child and their family
Education Requirements and Experience:
An Early Childhood Certificate or CDA with experience working with Infant & Toddler children.
AA degree in Early Childhood Development is preferred.
Must be willing to obtain an AA degree in Early Childhood Development within 3 years of employment.
Demonstrated leadership skills required, supervisory experience preferred.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Must be able to pass the Leech Lake Licensing Standards.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Ability to model best practice for mentees and ability to apply professional knowledge to work with adult learners.
Possess an understanding and sensitivity, and passion to work with Anishinaabe children, families, and communities.
Experience in establishing and maintaining positive, trusting, and supportive relationships.
Must be able to use a computer to develop Word documents, charts, and letters, research information, and use web-based programs.
The ability to handle diverse work problems is required.
Requires the ability to set priorities and work schedule, yet adjust to changes necessitated by last-minute assignments and deadline requests that may prove stressful.
Ability to communicate and function with various professional Tribal and non-tribal community agencies.
Able to manage time & resources well and to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Native American Preference.
Excellent attendance and punctuality are necessary.
Ability to model best practice for mentees.
Ability to individualize mentoring according to mentees' learning style and background.
Ability to establish and maintain positive, trusting, and supportive relationships.
Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
Supervisory Duties:
Provides leadership with a team to develop a classroom in which each team member’s strengths flourish.
Develop relationships with the learning team so that each team member contributes to the completion of administrative tasks and to a supportive and respectful learning and working environment.
Work with the learning team to set goals for the classroom and each child.
Provide active mentoring to each team member in the classroom.
Meet regularly to set goals, develop plans, and discuss the progress of program activities.
Responsible for the approval of work hours, necessary adjustments, and documenting reasons for adjustments in the electronic timekeeping system for all assigned staff.
Provide oversight and appropriate guidance to teachers, interns, and volunteers in the classroom.
Ensure that all performance evaluations for the learning team are conducted as required or as needed.
Follow LLBO General Administration Personnel Policies.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Administration
Responsible for continuing to attain and impart Anishinaabe knowledge, values, and language to families, children, and staff to contribute to our children’s future as positive and productive members of society.
Use Anishinaabe principles to guide decisions in all aspects of programming.
Treat children, families, co-workers, and the public in a respectful and courteous manner at all times.
Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Maajiigin and LLBO policies, the Leech Lake Child Care Licensing Requirements, and the Policies and Procedures.
Be knowledgeable of and work towards Maajiigin program plan, vision, and mission.
Ensure that each child’s file is maintained and up-to-date.
Ensure all required daily, monthly, and annual paperwork and reports are complete.
Ensure supplies are evaluated and procurement processes are followed as needed.
Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.
Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
Travel in and out of the state regularly.
Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture.
All other related duties as assigned.
Ojibwe Language
Create space for speaking and learning Ojibwe.
Increase the use of Ojibwe as the language of communication with children, families, and colleagues.
Set achievable individual, team, and classroom language goals, and ensure that they are evaluated and updated.
Classroom
Approach programming, teaching, and learning from an Ojibwe-Anishinaabe lens.
Responsible for ensuring that learning plans (lessons) are complete and followed.
Utilize Ojibwe culture and language to structure daily activities and routines.
Ensure that developmentally appropriate practices and guidance are utilized.
Lead the Classroom staff in using reflective practices to evaluate the classroom.
Ensure that child development is assessed and recorded through regularly documented observations and reflection.
Work with the learning team to develop routines, daily activities, and learning plans (lessons) responsive to each child’s observed development interests, learning style, and goals, incorporating outdoor activities daily.
Actively engage with children. Build a consistent, respectful, and nurturing relationship with each child.
Ensure a safe, nurturing, and sanitary Classroom where each child’s needs are lovingly met promptly.
Ensure team development of behavior support plans, as necessary, for individual children that include parent input.
Utilize the outdoor environment, including Megwayaak daily, year-round.
Incorporate outdoor learning and nature play in regular routines and learning plans.
Communicate with families our commitment to outdoor learning and what gear their child needs to have successful experiences.
Incorporate garden experiences as part of outdoor learning.
Actively incorporate outdoor activities daily.
Follow CACFP procedures and policy, including documentation and tracking.
Be knowledgeable of CACFP requirements.
Families
Build ongoing relationships with families. Welcome families into the classroom.
Develop regular communication.
Share Ojibwe language materials and learning goals with families.
Regularly share observations with families about their child’s activities, interests, and development.
Participate in and plan family engagement activities to include child conferences 2x a year.
Professional Development
Participate in annual training as required by licensing attend ongoing in-service training.
Identify professional development goals and collaborate with the Maajiigin team to create a plan to reach those goals.
Actively attend programming to deepen cultural perspective and understanding; some programming may take place outside of regular child care hours.
Attend Ojibwe learning sessions.
Physical Requirements:
A physical is required biannually, and a TB test is required every 5 years.
Subject to random drug testing.
Requires sitting, standing, bending, stooping, crawling, lifting, hiking, climbing, running and reaching with manual dexterity sufficient to address the needs of infants and toddlers.
Be physically fit to work with children 0 – 4.
Be able to lift 50 lbs three times or more and use proper body mechanics.
Ability to be outdoors year-round.
