Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; 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

Will train

Children's Ages

Up to 12 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

Child care centre

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check

Work Site Environment

Non-smoking

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Punctuality