Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Storytelling
- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- 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
- Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
- Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
- Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
- Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Personal suitability
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Values and ethics
- Honesty