Education

Other trades certificate or diploma or equivalent experience

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Children's Ages

Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school; Child care centre

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Ability to Supervise

5-10 people

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Reliability; 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; Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members