Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with behavioural issues; Autistic children; Children with allergies; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD); Children with asthma

Credentials

Safe Food Handling certificate; First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; 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

5 years or more

Children's Ages

Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

Train and supervise staff; Recruit and hire staff; Order supplies and equipment; Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; 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

Area of Specialization

Training and professional development

Work Setting

Child care centre; Before and after school programs

Specific Skills

Compile data and prepare papers for consideration and presentation by executive committees and boards of directors

Program Experience

Nutrition

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Child welfare check; Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment

Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Transportation/Travel Information

Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Ability to Supervise

3-4 people

Administrative and Coordination Skills

Schedule staff

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Dependability; Judgement; Reliability; Organized; Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; 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; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children