Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials

CPR Certificate

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

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

Order supplies and equipment; Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; 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

Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest; provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity