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; 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

Education

Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training; Some university; Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training; Completion of high school

Experience

No experience

Children's Ages

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

Additional Skills

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school; Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Noisy

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Location Information

Rural area

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Reliability; Punctuality