Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Credentials

Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Experience

Experience an asset

Children's Ages

5 years; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years

Additional Skills

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Immunization records; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Reliability; Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest; provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity; Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children