early childhood educator (E.C.E.)

• or equivalent experience

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

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills

• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

Additional Skills

• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
• Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours
• Storytelling

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Reliability

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

• Establish guidelines for behaviour
• 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

Benefits

• Group Insurance Benefits