Co-ordinator, Daycare

Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- or equivalent experience

**Early Childhood Educator Assistant Skills**:

- Support early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children

**Additional Skills**:

- Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
- Order supplies and equipment
- Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records

**Security and Safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check

**Transportation/Travel Information**:

- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence

**Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities**:

- Attention to detail

**Ability to Supervise**:

- 5-10 people

**Personal Suitability**:

- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Reliability

**Early Childhood Educators Specific Skills**:

- Knowledge of Day Nurseries Act
- Knowledge of licensing regulations
- Establish guidelines for behaviour
- Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children

**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Vision care benefits

**Long term benefits**:

- Life insurance

**Other benefits**:

- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)