Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate

Education

Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training; Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Additional Skills

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; Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Essential Skills

Document use; Working with others; Problem solving; Decision making; Job task planning and organizing; Continuous learning

Personal Suitability

Team player; Dependability; Reliability

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; Knowledge of licensing regulations; 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