Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Credentials

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate; Child development assistant (ECE level 1); Child development worker (ECE level 2)

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

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

Experience

Experience an asset

Children's Ages

Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

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

Work Setting

Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Location Information

Rural area

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Values and ethics; Reliability; 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; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children