Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
Work setting
- Child care centre
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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
- Order supplies and equipment
- 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
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
- 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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Team player
- Creativity
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available