Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
CPR Certificate
Additional Skills
Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties
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
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Work Setting
Day care centre or nursery school
Child care centre
Security and Safety
Immunization records
Criminal record check
Work Site Environment
Non-smoking
Air conditioned
Transportation / Travel Information
Public transportation is available
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills
Team player
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Interpersonal awareness
Dependability
Judgement
Values and ethics
Punctuality
Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills
Knowledge of licensing regulations
Establish guidelines for behaviour
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and 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
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
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Assess the abilities, interests and needs of children and discuss progress or problems with parents and other staff members
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children