Child care workers and teachers’ aides

Definition

Child care workers and teachers’ aides provide care and supervision for children in schools, residential homes and child care facilities. Tasks performed usually include: assisting children individually to learn social skills; demonstrating, supervising and participating in activities that enhance the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children in schools and preschools; assisting in preparation of materials and equipment for children’s education and recreational activities before school, after school, during vacation and in day care centres. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 5311 Child Care Workers 5312 Teachers’ Aides