Education

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

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; 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

1 year to less than 2 years

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Work Setting

Child care centre

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Values and ethics; 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; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children