Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; 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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Values and ethics; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school; Child care centre

Additional Skills

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

Children's Ages Up to 12 years

Experience No experience

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

Education College/CEGEP

Languages English