Overview

Job Description
Overview

Languages English

Education Bachelor’s degree

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting Child care centre Urban area

Before and after school programs

Responsibilities

Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that 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 Order supplies and equipment

Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity

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

Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods

Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor

Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors

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