Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; 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; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Experience

Experience an asset

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Infant (3 months - 11 months); Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; Order supplies and equipment; 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; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Work Setting

Child care centre

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

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; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality