early childhood education worker

or equivalent experience

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

First Aid Certificate

Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

CPR Certificate

Child development assistant (ECE level 1)

Child development worker (ECE level 2)

HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

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

Children’s Ages

5 years

4 years

Up to 12 years

Work Setting

Before and after school programs

Security and Safety

Child abuse registry check

Criminal record check

Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks

Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Dependability

Values and ethics

Reliability

Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

Knowledge of licensing regulations

Establish guidelines for behaviour

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

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

Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children