Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate; CPR Certificate

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years

Additional Skills

Order supplies and equipment; Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties

Work Setting

Child care centre

Security and Safety

Bondable; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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; Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members