Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP

Credentials

Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts

Experience

1 year to less than 2 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

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

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

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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