Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Establish guidelines for behaviour; 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

Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability

Work Location Information Various locations

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail

Security and Safety Criminal record check

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

Children's Ages Up to 12 years

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; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate; Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English