Education

College/CEGEP

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

Children's Ages

5 years; 4 years; Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Work Setting

Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Personal Suitability

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

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; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children