MI'GMAQ CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF NEW BRUNSWICK INC.
Mi’gmaq Child and Family Development Worker – Metepenagiag
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 Metepenagiag First Nation.
The Mi’gmaq Child and Family Development Worker assists the Mi’gmaq Child and Family Development Center Coordinator with the development, and delivery of innovate learning programs and activities designed to equip children with a solid developmental foundation and thirst for continuous learning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Creates a nurturing, supportive and fun learning environment that appeals to children’s natural curiosity and innate ability to learn.
• He/she utilizes approved subject matter storytelling, role playing, games, music and creative art to support the development of listening, comprehension and motor skills.
• Encourages identity pride and enhanced understanding of First Nations language, history, culture and traditions through delivery of culturally appropriate teaching strategies and learning activities.
• Monitors and assesses children’s behavioral, social, and learning progress in order to detect and respond with individualized early intervention strategies designed to meet the needs of child.
• Maintains mandated progress and activity reports for children and keeps parents and/or guardians abreast of their child’s developmental progress, needs and early intervention strategies.
• This position is expected to work closely with parents and/or guardians. It is essential that open lines of communication, mutual respect and cooperation are established with all.
• Monitors and supervises children at all times to protect their safety and well-being. He/she assists children with eating, dressing and performs other such activities and duties as required to ensure the children have a safe, enriching, fun and supportive learning environment.
• Provides the Mi’gmaq Child and Family Development Coordinator with paperwork, progress and attendance reports as well as other record keeping as required to meet the terms and conditions of licensing agreements, legislative obligations and internal policies.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary education institution with a Certificate in Early Childhood Development
• A solid understanding of Mi’gmaq culture, values, traditions and socioeconomic conditions as well as a demonstrated passion and commitment to enhancing the lives of children are also requirements of the position.
* Preference will be given to qualified candidates of Indigenous ancestry
SALARY RANGE:
$995.94 to $1,327.07 weekly as well as competitive pension and benefit programs.
BENEFITS:
• Health and dental benefits: employer pays 80% and employee pays 20%
• Maternity top-up is up to 95%
Those candidates interested in applying for this position are invited to submit a resume demonstrating their relevant qualifications to MCFSHR@nb.aibn.com no later than no later than April 20, 2026.