Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP

Credentials

Not required

Experience

No experience

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Infant (3 months - 11 months)

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school; Child care centre

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; Knowledge of licensing regulations; 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