Career

Graduates may find employment as assistant educators: • in child care centers • in nursery schools • as family-home child care providers

ECA Job Description

Some of the duties and responsibilities of an assistant involve: • assist and participate in the day to day operations of a childcare centre or early learning centre • help to provide a nurturing, caring environment in which young children can thrive • understand the physical, emotional and intellectual development of children from infancy to age 6 • maintain a professional approach while observing and guiding children throughout the day • demonstrate effective communication skills with parents, children and co-workers • provide opportunities to enhance children’s self-esteem during daily activities • encourage socialization of children as they play and experience things together • be knowledgeable in related health and safety issues during daily operations (Source- NACC)