Outline

Concerned with the care and education of preschool aged children outside of the care of parents or guardians, the daycare and education of the mentally handicapped, or any persons outside of the typical school setting.

Tasks

	performed	performed	observed
	alone	with help
1. Classroom Management
-Participate in all aspects of the program	_____	_____	_____
-Reinforce teacher instruction	_____	_____	_____
-Participate in field trips and special activities	_____	_____	_____
-Supervise in the classroom and outdoors	_____	_____	_____
-Assist with lunch and snack supervision	_____	_____	_____
-Prepare audio/visual equipment	_____	_____	_____
-Maintain resource materials	_____	_____	_____
-Perform housekeeping duties including filing and hanging art work	_____	_____	_____
-Assist with the physical education program	_____	_____	_____
-Observe all indoor and outdoor safety regulations and all rules and regulations in the work place	_____	_____	_____
-Help with routines such as helping with outer wear, play time, lunch preparations, etc.	_____	_____	_____
-Develop a sense of co-operation with the staff	_____	_____	_____
-Assist in developing activities	_____	_____	_____
-Develop communication skills to be used with children and instructors	_____	_____	_____
-Be a positive role model at all times	_____	_____	_____
-Participate in staff meetings and professional development	_____	_____	_____
-Learn to use any special equipment required	_____	_____	_____
-Assist with daily program changes and development	_____	_____	_____
-Develop good observation skills	_____	_____	_____
-Interact positively with parents and guardians	_____	_____	_____
-Create and display effective bulletin boards	_____	_____	_____
-Provide assistance with program planning	_____	_____	_____
-Assume responsibility for planning a unit of instruction	_____	_____	_____
-Provide specific activities for certain children	_____	_____	_____
-Assist with speech therapy	_____	_____	_____
-Set-up creative activities and circles	_____	_____	_____
-Participate in all aspects of the program	_____	_____	_____
-Assist in the preparation of a weekly plan including each day	_____	_____	_____
-Make observations and document progress of individuals	_____	_____	_____
-Maintain an orderly and pleasant surrounding	_____	_____	_____
-Report any losses or damages to administrator	_____	_____	_____
-Feel free to ask questions or ask for help	_____	_____	_____
-Understand and obey all rules regarding punishment	_____	_____	_____
-Assist in sensory motor exercises	_____	_____	_____
-Attend to the needs and wants of children	_____	_____	_____
-Supervise outside playground activities	_____	_____	_____
-Re-direct negative behaviour	_____	_____	_____
-Help out where needed and become a team member	_____	_____	_____
-Listen to what children are saying and give lots of praise and attention	_____	_____	_____
-Review each days activities with supervisor	_____	_____	_____
2. Physical Development
-Set up and organize activity centres based on levels of physical ability	_____	_____	_____
-Supervise a specific circle activity	_____	_____	_____
-Assist with washroom duties including diapering	_____	_____	_____
-Encourage positive physical interaction during playtime	_____	_____	_____
-Support classroom discipline procedures to restrain physical disruptions among children	_____	_____	_____
-Actively participate in activities	_____	_____	_____
-Identify sources of physical concerns of children and parents	_____	_____	_____
-Relay concerns regarding a child's well being to supervisor	_____	_____	_____
-Alert the supervisor to any health care problems	_____	_____	_____
-Encourage independence through the development of new motor skills, including coat buttoning, laces, removing shoes, etc.	_____	_____	_____
-Avoid sexist stereotyping of activities	_____	_____	_____
3. Intellectual Development
-Provide stimulating activities that will provide intellectual enrichment	_____	_____	_____
-Provide comprehension exercises that are appropriate for the various stages of intellectual development	_____	_____	_____
-Encourage intellectual curiosity through dynamic presentations	_____	_____	_____
-Encourage creativity and creative thinking	_____	_____	_____
-Foster and encourage language development	_____	_____	_____
-Be aware of differences in learning abilities	_____	_____	_____
-Promote consistency and reinforcement of learning	_____	_____	_____
-Develop enthusiasm for reading and circle activities	_____	_____	_____
-Use appropriate language at all times	_____	_____	_____
-Provide challenging intellectual activities	_____	_____	_____
-Inform the supervisor of any learning difficulties	_____	_____	_____
-Involve all children in activities and help them to follow supervisors instructions	_____	_____	_____
-Distribute paper and learning materials	_____	_____	_____
-Set-up and monitor work activity centres	_____	_____	_____
4. Emotional Development
-Handle emotional concerns with tact and diplomacy	_____	_____	_____
-Avoid favoritism	_____	_____	_____
-Show warmth and caring	_____	_____	_____
-Respect individual differences in children	_____	_____	_____
-Develop sensitivity to special emotional needs	_____	_____	_____
-Provide emotional support	_____	_____	_____
-Encourage children to express their emotions	_____	_____	_____
-Encourage self-worth and remember the significance of praise	_____	_____	_____
-Recognize and handle discipline appropriately	_____	_____	_____
-Be sensitive to emotional limitations	_____	_____	_____
-Identify sources of emotional concerns	_____	_____	_____
-Foster and encourage cheerful co-operation	_____	_____	_____
-Establish a good rapport with supervisors, parents, and children	_____	_____	_____
5. Social Development
-Encourage positive social interaction	_____	_____	_____
-Promote good manners and etiquette and set a good example	_____	_____	_____
-Foster a non-sexist attitude toward all children	_____	_____	_____
-Develop activities that will encourage positive social interaction	_____	_____	_____
-Develop good rapport with children and encourage them to communicate with the staff	_____	_____	_____
-Establish appropriate rules for social conduct that are consistent and fair	_____	_____	_____
-Encourage social interaction in a non
-threatening situations	_____	_____	_____
-Develop special activities to dissipate disruptive behaviour	_____	_____	_____
-Channel natural aggressiveness and competitiveness into socially acceptable activities	_____	_____	_____
Supplement for the Development of Special Needs or the Mentally Handicapped
-Research learning activities that are appropriate for this specialized instruction	_____	_____	_____
-Become aware of specialized learning strategies	_____	_____	_____
-Develop specialized learning materials and resources	_____	_____	_____
-Develop special activities outside of the classroom	_____	_____	_____
-Assist in feeding and dressing	_____	_____	_____
-Encourage dialogue between the instructor and the individual	_____	_____	_____
-Individualize attention to encourage individuals with projects and activities and development	_____	_____	_____
-Understand behavioral problems and learn how to deal with them	_____	_____	_____
-Supervise special activities	_____	_____	_____
-Provide challenging work assignments	_____	_____	_____
-Encourage creativity and interaction	_____	_____	_____
-Encourage and demonstrate co-operation when working on projects	_____	_____	_____
ADDITIONAL TASKS
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Equipment Used	Related Positions
Playground Equipment _____	Early Childhood Education Instructor
Tape Recorders _____	Camp Counsellor
Audio/Visual Equipment _____	Mental Retardation Instructor
Craft Supplies _____	Daycare Supervisor
Baking Goods _____	Babysitter
Learning Resource Centres _____	Kindergarten Teacher
Toys and Games _____	Adult Daycare Instructor
Library Material _____	Child Care Worker
Special Ed. Equipment _____