Job Description

Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being. They are employed in child-care centres, day-care centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children and other settings where early childhood education services are provided. Supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants are included in this unit group.

Required languages: English

Education level: Secondary(High) school graduation certificate

Required skills: Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods Assist with proper eating, dressing and toilet habits Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors Maintain daycare equipment and assist in housekeeping and cooking duties Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children May assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records.

Closest intersection: 88 Fairmount West Montreal, Québec H2T 2M2