Early Childhood Assistant

BECOME AN EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT

As an Early Childcare Assistant, you help to enhance children’s self-esteem during daily activities and encourage the socialization of children as they play and experience things together.

Tasks of an Early Childhood Assistant:

• Plan and Aide with Meal Time
• Supervise Children at Playtime and during Rest Periods
• Lead Children in Activities through Stories and Songs
• Preparing Craft Materials
• Preparing and Serving Snacks
• Guiding and Assisting Children in the Development of Proper Hygiene Habits
• Attend Staff Meetings to Discuss Progress and Problems with Children
• Help the Supervisor in Keeping Records, Maintaining Day Care Equipment
• Housekeeping Duties

Careers:

• Assistant Teachers in Child Care Centres and Nursery Schools
• Family-Home Child Care Providers

Job Titles:

• Childcare Assistants
• Childcare Worker
• Daycare Early Childhood Educator Assistant
• Preschool Helper
• Daycare Worker
• Daycare Teacher
• Preschool Teacher
• Baby Care Worker
• Infant Day Care Worker