Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children who are deaf or hard of hearing; Children with behavioural issues

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; 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

Experience an asset

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; 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

Work Setting

Child care centre

Specific Skills

Supervise and care for children

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Ability to Supervise

5-10 people

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

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