Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, September 2, 2026, for the Early Learning Facilitator with Early Years Child Care, Social Services .

The Six

Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and are available for printing from the website. Online applications are accepted through My Job Search . Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

The Early Learning

Facilitator reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Gahwajiya:de’ Detenatgwa’ta’ – Family Gathering Program Supervisor.

The Early Learning

Facilitator is responsible for the delivery of a high-quality program by offering play-based, child-centered learning experiences to support children’s holistic development and to create a hub of support for our community and creating a sense of belonging for children and their families.

The Early Learning

Facilitator is part of a team working together to foster relationships with children, parents, staff, community and students, and performing other related duties as assigned. Contract (1 year) Secondary School Diploma and willing to obtain enrollment in Early Childhood Education College Course or equivalent.

requirements as set out by the Child Care and Early Years Act. Availability and flexibility for working various shifts during weekdays, nights or an occasional a shift on the weekend. Knowledgeable of Haudenosaunee culture, language and traditions of Six Nations Willingness to upgrade personal skills as required. Must pass a medical examination and immunizations are up to date. Must pass a criminal records/vulnerable records check.

Experience working with families and children in community settings. Method #1: Online If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out Hayley Noseworthy, HR Business Partner at (phone hidden) ext.

Early Learning

Facilitator – Contract – 162-26-6 Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Gahwajiya:de’ Detenatgwa’ta’ – Family Gathering Program Supervisor.

The Early Learning

Facilitator is responsible for the delivery of a high-quality program by offering play-based, child-centered learning experiences to support children’s holistic development and to create a hub of support for our community and creating a sense of belonging for children and their families.

The Early Learning

Facilitator is part of a team working together to foster relationships with children, parents, staff, community and students, and performing other related duties as assigned. TECHNICAL Maintaining a high quality interactive program for families, children and our community. Identifying areas that will enhance the developmental areas of the child including curiosity, self-esteem and cultural awareness.

Planning, developing, and implementing and evaluating activities/curriculum that will enhance interactions between parents and their children, group programs and individual activities, indoor and outdoor activities:



active and quiet. Ongoing communications with parents and children. Plan, develop and implement activities that coordinate with summer camps/PD days/Mid Winters/March Break activities and outings.

Encouraging self-help skills that are age and developmentally appropriate. Provide a resource library for parents/guardians/youth/children of all ages. Outreach and assisting in the promotion of the Family Gathering program, fundraising, and activities to attract recent families to the centre.

Cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining furniture, toys and equipment including counter space and sink, in designated area. Maintain an inventory of equipment in designated area, outside and inside, ensuring their return. Daily housekeeping, recyclables and garbage removal, mopping as needed before and after programs Maintaining a daily journal and recording observations of behaviours for reports to the immediate Supervisor.

Assisting with planning and implementing parent meetings or programs Observing individual child’s development and referring concerns to the supervisor Assisting the Supervisor in developing and implementing individual programs and writing progress reports Operate within multi-agency networks to ensure the correct support is available Provide one-on-one supports/counseling to parents, caregivers and children in form of referrals, linkages with other professionals Plan, develop and produce learning resource materials, creative activities and workshop audio-visuals for the implementation of programs for all ages Computer knowledge and some experience with data collection On-going upgrading your skills through workshops, courses, training to advance professional development, as required. Working cooperatively with all staff enhancing relationships with community resources and collaboration with existing programs and services on and off Six Nations of the Grand River communities Maintaining confidentiality and ensures compliance following Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) legislation regulations Involving supervisor and staff in decision making respecting unit problem solving, planning and development Any other related duties as assigned by the Child Care Supervisors which include, but is not limited to, participation in the Six Nations Emergency Response Plan, Pandemic Plan of Response and the Trauma Events Response Team (TERT). Work involves mental stress, balancing multiple projects in a workload with broad ranged focus, constant interaction with partners, community members, staff and relevant agencies Subject to deadlines, interruptions, and evening or weekend work hours, and the ability to take direction, and work effectively and independently.





Expected travel inside and outside of the community with the possibility of using personal transportation. Must be able to work independently and as a team player within the Six Nations Social Services and all other work environments. Receives supervision, instruction, direction and guidance in planning, priorities and interactions to ensure tasks are done efficiently and effectively.

Working with the supervisor to maintain administrative duties, including program planning, inventory and collection of statistics. With the Community Provides information and assistance, and cultural training to support the Indigenous child and youth, Working in a cooperative and courteous manner that represents and promotes Six Nations Council and the Social Services Department, Familiar with Six Nations Council Employment and Health and Safety policies and procedures.

Secondary School

Diploma and willing to obtain enrollment in Early Childhood Education College Course or equivalent.

requirements as set out by the Child Care and Early Years Act. Availability and flexibility for working various shifts during weekdays, nights or an occasional a shift on the weekend. Knowledgeable of Haudenosaunee culture, language and traditions of Six Nations Willingness to upgrade personal skills as required. Must pass a medical examination and immunizations are up to date. Must pass a criminal records/vulnerable records check.

Experience working with families and children in community settings.

Early Childhood Educator

Diploma and registered with the College of Early Childhood Educators/Child & Youth Worker Diploma or An equivalent college diploma from a recognized community college with 2 years’ work experience with children aged 0 to 10 and families Work experience with special needs children an asset Excellent computer skills and demonstrated proficiency in current business software. Excellent written and effectual oral communications skills working with adults and children. Ability to teach primary words/phrases from either Mohawk/Cayuga Language Ability to be patient, and could relate to children and adults with equal respect and dignity, regardless of life experiences, culture and values Sensitive to and act on the individual child’s developmental needs.

Knowledge of WHIMIS will be considered an asset Errors in judgment and in the conduct of duties could lead to loss of credibility, poor public relations, and public confusion, serious impacts on clients and staff, and legal liability to self and to Six Nations Council. CONTROL Works within the organizational structure and administrative policy and procedures established by the Six Nations of the Grand River Employment Policy, Works within the Six Nations Social Services values, principles, and mission statement, and the Six Nations of the Grand River Child and Family Services policies as set by the Six Nations Council Works within the policies and procedures established through service contracts by the Six Nations Council and relevant funding agencies. It is not to be understood as an employment contract.

Six Nations Social

Services reserve the right to modify job duties or the at any time. #

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