Student status Part time enrollment

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act; 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; Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor; 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; Judgement

Work Location Information Urban area

Ability to Supervise 5-10 people

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Security and Safety

Child welfare check; Criminal record check; Vulnerable sector check

Additional Skills

Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers; 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; Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Children's Ages Up to 12 years

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English