Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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

Personal Suitability

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

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 3-4 people; 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Work Setting Child care centre

Additional Skills

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; 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; Storytelling

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

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with a physical disability; Children with behavioural issues; Children with allergies; Children with asthma

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Languages English