daycare worker

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks:

1. Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
2. Storytelling
3. Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
4. Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
5. Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
6. Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
7. Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
8. Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
9. Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
10. Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
11. Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
12. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

1. Child development assistant (ECE level 1)