Job Detail

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Ability to Supervise

5-10 people

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Physically demanding, Attention to detail, Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Work Location Information

Urban area

Additional Skills

Storytelling, 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

Up to 12 years

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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, Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act, Establish guidelines for behaviour, 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, Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers, 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, Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors, Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings

Experience with Special Needs Children

Children with an intellectual disability, Children with behavioural issues, Children with allergies, Children with asthma, Children with diabetes

Work Setting

Child care centre, Before and after school programs