Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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; 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

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

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Security and Safety

Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Vulnerable sector check

Work Setting Child care centre

Additional Skills

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

Children's Ages 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 years

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers; 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 with Special Needs Children Children with allergies

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English