Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Credentials

Child development supervisor (ECE level 3); Emergency child care first aid and CPR; Food allergy and anaphylaxis training

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

5 years; 3 years; 4 years

Additional Skills

Order supplies and equipment; 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

Work Setting

Nursery school

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Criminal record check

Work Site Environment

Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Ability to Supervise

5-10 people

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

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; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; 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