Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

Experience

No experience

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; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school

Security and Safety

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality