early childhood educator

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
• Maintain daycare equipment
• 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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available