Languages

English

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; 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; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Children's Ages

Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

Maintain clean and safe work environment; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school; Child care centre; Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment

Noisy

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Ability to Supervise

1 to 2 people

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

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

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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