Languages

English

Education

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

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Children's Ages

Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

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

Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment

Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Transportation/Travel Information

Own vehicle; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Location Information

Urban area

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 licensing regulations; Establish guidelines for behaviour; provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children