Are there jobs available with the Aboriginal Head Start Program? What kind?
• There are a variety of jobs available in AHS centres across the country. AHS centres hire a variety of Aboriginal people with different kinds of training and experience. Many centres employ teachers, culture and language teachers, Elders, teacher’s helpers, cooks, bus/van drivers, support workers, parent outreach workers, janitors, administration support, finance officers, and those trained in early childhood education to name some. Contact the AHS centre in your community to find out if there are positions available and what the requirements are. Also, check the Public Service Commission’s website for jobs available with the Government of Canada. • Contact the AHS centre in your community to find out how you can volunteer with the program. A criminal reference check will be required for all employees and volunteers to ensure the ongoing safety of program participants.
