Education

Bachelor's degree

Credentials

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

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

1 year to less than 2 years

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years

Additional Skills

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

Child care centre

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Basic security clearance

Work Site Environment

Noisy

Transportation/Travel Information

Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor