Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP or equivalent experience

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with an intellectual disability

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Children's Ages

Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

Elementary school; Residential/client's home

Work Setting

Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Criminal record check

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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