Languages

French

Education

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

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with allergies; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD); Children with asthma

Credentials

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

Experience

Experience an asset

Children's Ages

Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

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; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Work Setting

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

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Work Location Information

Rural area

Personal Suitability

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

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of licensing regulations; 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; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children