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Head Start Instructor - General

Posted: Oct 1, 2025
Closing Date: Oct 16, 2025
Job ID: FCSS

Job Description

Head Start Program - Family & Community Support Services

Permanent/Seasonal

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Head Start Instructor will report directly to the Head Start Coordinator and will be responsible for the ongoing operation of instruction to the Head Start Centres. The instructors are an important member of the Head Start team which is committed to providing quality instruction services to the children and families involved in the Head Start Program.

 

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

  • The Instructor reports directly to the Head Start Coordinator

 

AREA OF SUPERVISION:

  • Positions which report to the Instructor include:

Assistant

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Blood Tribe Administration Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

 

2. Program Development and Delivery

  1. Along with the Coordinator and the other Centre Instructors, plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate yearly plans suitable for the children in the Centre based on the seven core components of Head Start ;
  2. Ensure that the instruction at the Centre is in English and Blackfoot and that this is adhered to by the Assistant, parent volunteers and other visitors;
  3. Is responsible for the Centre management and lead instruction;
  4. Involve Assistant and volunteers in Centre operations by planning activities for the children according to development levels;
  5. With input from the Assistant, develop the Centre’s schedules (daily, weekly, monthly) and include in submission of monthly reports; and
  6. Record and share observations about the child’s progress during parent/teacher interviews.

 

3. Program Supervision

  1. Provide supervision of the Assistant, practicum students and parent volunteers to monitor program delivery and make recommendations when required to ensure the continuation of quality programming;
  2. Provide direct feedback, ongoing support, and direction to the Assistant, on a regular basis.

 

4. Personnel Function

  1. Motivate and encourage parents and caregivers to come into the Centre as observers and helpers and be active participants in their child’s experience in Head Start;
  2. Maintain positive working relationship with other Head Start staff, Blood Tribe Administration staff; and other departments/agencies involved with the centre;
  3. Along with the Assistant and Custodian, ensure the Centre is a clean and safe environment for the children daily and the staff under your supervision should clean and sanitize all toys on Fridays.

 

5. Staff Training

  1. Participate in professional development opportunities; and
  2. Based on observation and feedback, determine the types of training that would benefit the staff at your Centre.

 

6. Administrative Function

  1. Ensure that consent forms are obtained for off-site activities and that policies and procedures are adhered to;
  2. Work as a team and support operations as requested by the Head Start Coordinator;
  3. Maintain children, staff and volunteer records and documentation as required on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis;
  4. Maintain an open line of communication with parents to inform on Centre activities which may include parent meetings as a group or individually; and
  5. Take the lead in putting together the parent handbook on a yearly basis for the parents which explains the program in detail.
  6. Managing budgets for field trips.
  7. Is responsible for the yearly performance evaluation for the Assistant.

 

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

  • Must have a high level of skills and interest in working with young children individually and in groups.
  • Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
  • Must possess good organizational skills.
  • Must be reliable and consistent.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be able to work with people as a part of a team.
  • Must be able to deal diplomatically and professionally with staff and general public
  • Must be patient, understanding and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Should possess a good understanding of Native culture and issues.

Qualifications

NECESSARY TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Must have a Child Development Worker Certificate (formerly level 2) with a minimum of two years related work experience.
  • Must possess a valid standard First Aid Certificate and training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Child and Infant CPR.
  • Must submit an updated Criminal Record Check with a Venerable Sector Search.
  • Must submit an updated SYME Check.
  • Must have Knowledgeable of Blackfoot culture, protocol, and language.
  • Must have a valid Class 5 driver’s license and a reliable mode of transportation.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, criminal record check, and copies of your credentials to:

       Blood Tribe Administration Human Resources

P.O. Box 60

Standoff AB, T0L 1Y0

Attention: Marlene Blood

OR APPLY ONLINE @ www.bloodtribehr.comand/or [email protected]

DEADLINE: October 16, 2025

 

Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information, please call Marlene Blood @ (403) 737-8219.

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Closing Date

2025-10-16