Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with a physical disability; Children with behavioural issues

Credentials

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

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; 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

Experience

Experience an asset

Children's Ages

5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years; Up to 12 years

Work Setting

Nursery school; Child care centre; Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Ability to Supervise

5-10 people

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Dependability; 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; 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