Early childhood educator (ECE) assistant

Work setting

• Child care centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
• Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
• 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
• Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
• Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
• Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Values and ethics