Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children who are deaf or hard of hearing; Children with a physical disability; Children with an intellectual disability; Children with a mental health disability

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

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

Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; 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

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Dependability; Reliability; Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children