Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of licensing regulations; 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; Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children; Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Personal Suitability

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Public transportation is available

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

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check; Immunization records; Criminal record check

Work Setting Child care centre

Additional Skills

Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties; Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Children's Ages Up to 12 years

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

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 with Special Needs Children

Children with behavioural issues; Children with allergies; Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or attention deficit disorder (ADD); Children with asthma

Experience Experience an asset

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

First Aid Certificate; Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate; CPR Certificate

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English