MI’GMAQ CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NEW BRUNSWICK INC.
Mi’gmaq Child and Family Development Worker - Bouctouche
The Mi’gmaq Child and Family Services of New Brunswick Inc. (MCFSNB) is seeking an individual to join their team as a Mi’gmaq Child and Family Development Worker in Bouctouche.
The Mi’gmaq Child and Family Development Worker provides developmentally appropriate early learning programming that supports the holistic development and well-being of Mi’gmaq children in a safe, nurturing, and culturally grounded environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate early learning programs and activities that support children’s cognitive, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual development;
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports children’s development, well-being, and natural curiosity;
• Use a variety of age-appropriate learning approaches, including storytelling, role playing, games, music, creative arts, circle time, and fine and gross motor activities;
• Implement Assessment Quality Improvement (AQI) standards and approved early learning guidelines within classroom programming, routines, activities, and learning environments;
• Utilize Brightwheel as required to support communication, documentation, and family engagement;
• Incorporate Mi’gmaq culture, language, values, traditions, and culturally grounded land-based learning opportunities into programming;
• Observe, document, and support children’s developmental, behavioural, social, communication, and learning needs, including progress toward individualized goals;
• Adapt activities, materials, routines, and teaching strategies and implement individualized program plans in collaboration with families, Development Centre staff, and external professionals, as appropriate;
• Provide active supervision and support children with daily routines and personal care needs, including eating, dressing, toileting, hygiene, and other age-appropriate needs;
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with children, families, and caregivers and communicate regularly regarding children’s development, progress, needs, and supports;
• Work collaboratively with Development Centre staff to support daily operations, including classroom coverage and maintaining appropriate staff-to-child ratios;
• Complete required records and documentation and communicate concerns, incidents, developmental needs, and other relevant information to the Development Coordinator or Supervisor in a timely manner;
• Participate in family and community activities, team meetings, training, and relevant professional development;
• Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries, and compliance with health and safety requirements, organizational policies, procedures, and reporting requirements; and
• Perform other related duties as required to support the effective operation of the Development Centre and overall team.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary education institution with a Diploma in Early Childhood Development and a minimum of two years of related experience working in a childcare facility, preferably within a First Nation setting;
• A solid understanding of Mi’gmaq culture, values, traditions and socioeconomic conditions along with a demonstrated commitment to supporting the development and well-being of children;
• An equivalent combination of training and experience may also be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Fluency in English is required;
• The ability to speak Mi’gmaq is considered an asset;
• A current Criminal Record Check, including requirements for working with the vulnerable sector;
• Prior Contact Check with the Department of Social Development;
• The ability and commitment to working long hours to ensure the division can respond to organizational needs.
SALARY RANGE:
$995.94 - $1,327.07 weekly.
BENEFITS:
• Health and Dental: employer pays 80% and employee pays 20%
• Pension Plan
• Maternity top-up, up to 95%
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume to HR@mcfsnb.ca including the title of the position in the subject line.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 7, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
** Preference will be given to qualified candidates of Indigenous ancestry.