Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Punctuality

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Transportation/Travel Information Public transportation is available

Work Site Environment Outdoors; Noisy; Non-smoking; Air conditioned

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Work Setting Before and after school programs

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

Children's Ages 5 years; 4 years; Up to 12 years

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

Experience 7 months to less than 1 year

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate

Education No degree, certificate or diploma

Languages English