Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
- Child care centre
- Nursery school
- Day care centre or nursery school
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Storytelling
- 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
- 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
- Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
- 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
- Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Member of the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Additional information
Security and safety
- Immunization records
- Tuberculosis test
- Vulnerable sector check
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- On-site daycare available
- Other benefits