Languages

English

Education

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

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children; Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts; Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Children's Ages

5 years; 3 years; Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; 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

Child care centre

Security and Safety

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

Work Site Environment

Noisy; Non-smoking

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Public transportation is available

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Ability to Supervise

5-10 people

Work Location Information

Urban area

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

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