Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Children's Ages

5 years; 3 years

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Criminal record check

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of licensing regulations; 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; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children