EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR ASSISTANT

Work site environment

• Non-smoking
• Air conditioned

Work setting

• Day care centre or nursery school

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
• Storytelling
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
• Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
• 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
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• 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

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team player