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Tasks
Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Shop for food and household supplies
Travel with family on trips and assist with child supervision and housekeeping duties
Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Supervise and care for children
Take children to and from school and to appointments
Help children with homework
Knowledge of licensing regulations
Engage children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs and preparing crafts
Submit written observations on children to early childhood educators or supervisors
Encourage children to express creativity through the media of art, dramatic play, music and physical activity
Assess the children’s development in order to prepare a learning plan tailored to his needs.
Lead activities by telling or reading stories, teaching songs and taking children to local points of interest
Order supplies and equipment
Assist co-workers in housekeeping and cooking duties
Develop and implement child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Maintain daycare equipment
Synthesize the overall situation of the children and communicate the information to the parents
Storytelling
Plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, security and well-being of children
Attend staff meetings to discuss progress and problems of children
Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits
Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other early childhood educators and early childhood educator assistants
Assist early childhood educators in carrying out programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children
Bathe, diaper and feed infants and toddlers
Prepare snacks and arrange rooms or furniture for lunch and rest periods
Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
Observe children for signs of potential learning or behavioural problems and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisor
Establish guidelines for behaviour
Assist early childhood educators or supervisors in keeping records
Discuss progress and problems of children at staff meetings
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with co-workers and community service providers working with children
Plan and organize activities for school-age children in child-care programs before and after regular school hours

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