early childhood education worker

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Children’s Ages

5 years

2 years

3 years

4 years

Up to 12 years

Work Setting

Child care centre

Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Criminal record check

Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Interpersonal awareness

Dependability

Judgement

Values and ethics

Reliability

Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

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

Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members