Languages English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Emergency child care first aid and CPR

Experience 1 to less than 7 months

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings; 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; Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Children's Ages Up to 12 years

Additional Skills

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

Work Setting

YMCA,YWCA, YMHA and YWHA; Child care centre; Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Medical exam; Immunization records; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment Noisy

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; 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; 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