Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

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; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Experience Experience an asset

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English