Languages English

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with behavioural issues; Children with allergies; Children with asthma

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

Children's Ages 5 years; 1 year; 2 years; 3 years; 4 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; Storytelling

Security and Safety

Bondable; Child abuse registry check; Child welfare check; Medical exam; Immunization records; Tuberculosis test; Criminal record check; Basic security clearance; Vulnerable sector check

Work Site Environment Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Physically demanding

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Reliability; Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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