Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

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

Experience

Will train

Children's Ages

5 years; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years

Additional Skills

Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

Work Setting

Child care centre

Security and Safety

Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Air conditioned

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

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

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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