Daycare worker

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Personal Suitability

Punctuality, Excellent written communication, Reliability, Flexibility, Team player

Additional Skills

Storytelling, Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers, Order supplies and equipment, Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records, Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties, 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

Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills

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, Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children, Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Work Setting

Day care centre or nursery school

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Child development worker (ECE level 2)