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Early Childcare Assistant
The Early Childcare Assistant program was developed to equip childcare workers with valuable knowledge, skills and experience for employment as Assistants in daycares or early learning centres. It was designed to give students an overview of the responsibilities of an early childcare assistant and opportunities to perform those responsibilities.
In addition to covering early childhood development, program planning, communication and other vital topics in childcare, the program also includes the role of computers in a childcare setting and how to use this tool to enhance the development in children.
Modules
- Orientation
- Role of the Childcare Worker
- Observation Skills
- Child Development
- Guiding Children
- Program Planning
- Children and Technology
- Communication Skills
- Health and Safety
- Nutrition
- Testing
- CPR/ First Aid
- Clinical Placement
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as assistant teachers in child care centres and nursery schools, or as family-home child care providers. Job titles include: Child Care Assistant, Child Care Worker, Daycare Early Childhood Educator Assistant, Day Care Worker, Day Care Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Baby Care Worker, Infant Day Care Worker, Nursery School Helper, and Preschool Helper.
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