early childhood educator assistant

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Tasks

• Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Judgement
• Team player
• Values and ethics

Experience

• 7 months to less than 1 year
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week