early childhood educator assistant

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
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
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 hours per week