Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist 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
• Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Children

Area of specialization

• Pre-school education

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check

Personal suitability

• Punctuality
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement