Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

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; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

Experience

Will train

Children's Ages

Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

Professionalism in customer service; 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

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school

Security and Safety

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

Work Site Environment

Air conditioned

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

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

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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