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42202.02 – Early childhood educator assistants

Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool- to school-age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. They lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Child care worker assistant
  • Daycare helper

Core competencies

  • Learning and Teaching Strategies, and Instructing to support educational programs effectively, engage children in meaningful activities and promote their development
  • Social Perceptiveness to recognize and address children's interactions, emotions and needs to create a positive and nurturing environment
  • Reaction Time to respond instantly to unexpected situations such as a child falling, sudden hazards, or behavioural issues
  • Verbal Ability and Speech Clarity to effectively communicate with children, provide clear instructions and interact with colleagues and parents
  • Collaboration to work effectively with early childhood educators and to ensure care and educational strategies are consistent to supporting each child’s development and well-being
  • Knowledge in Client Service to provide high-quality care and support to educators, build positive relationships with parents and address any concerns or feedback in a professional and responsive manner

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • 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.

Additional information

  • Progression to senior positions, such as daycare supervisor, is possible with several years of experience or with experience and advanced ECE qualification levels.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (43100)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

4 – Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services

TEER

2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

Major group

42 – Front-line public protection services and paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community, education services

Sub-major group

422 – Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services

Minor group

4220 – Paraprofessional occupations in legal, social, community and education services

Unit group

42202 – Early childhood educators and assistants

Occupational profile

42202.02 – Early childhood educator assistants

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