College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
First Aid Certificate
Early Childhood Education (ECE) Certificate
CPR Certificate
Child development assistant (ECE level 1)
Child development worker (ECE level 2)
HIGH FIVE training (principles of healthy child development)
Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills
Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Children's Ages
5 years
4 years
Up to 12 years
Work Setting
Before and after school programs
Security and Safety
Child abuse registry check
Criminal record check
Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/Travel Information
Own transportation
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Repetitive tasks
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Personal Suitability
Effective interpersonal skills
Flexibility
Team player
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Dependability
Values and ethics
Reliability
Punctuality
Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills
Knowledge of licensing regulations
Establish guidelines for behaviour
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
provide opportunities to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
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