Description
or equivalent experience
Work setting:
- Child care centre
Tasks:
- 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
- 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
- Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
- Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:
- Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
- Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
- First Aid Certificate
Security and safety:
- Criminal record check
- Immunization records
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Personal suitability:
- Reliability
- Team player
Health benefits:
- Health care plan
Long term benefits:
- Group insurance benefits