early childhood education worker

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

• First Aid Certificate

Work Setting

• Child care centre

Security and Safety

• Child abuse registry check
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Values and ethics
• Reliability
• Punctuality

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

• Knowledge of licensing regulations
• 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
• 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