early childhood education worker

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

• First Aid Certificate

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate

• CPR Certificate

Children's Ages

• 5 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

Additional Skills

• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Physically demanding

• Attention to detail

• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Flexibility

• Team player

• Reliability

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

• 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

Health benefits

• Health care plan

• Dental plan