Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development supervisor (ECE level 3)

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Children's Ages

Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children; Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school; Child care centre

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment

Noisy

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Ability to Supervise

5-10 people

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Values and ethics; Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members