MCG CDW Childcare Info

What are the current levels of Childcare Certification in Alberta?

• Level 1

  Level 2

  Level 3

• Childcare Assistant

  Childcare Worker

  Childcare Director

• Educator 1, 2, 3

• Babysitter

  Daycare staff

  Teachers Assistant

What types of jobs can you get with a Level 2 certificate in childcare? Select all that apply

• Babysitter

• Teachers Assistant

• Daycare Worker

• Daycare Director

• Dayhome Operator

What are the usual hours of work in childcare? Select all that apply

• Part time

  less 20 hours a week

• Full time 40 hour weeks

  split shifts

  3.5 hours in the morning

  3.5 hours in the afternoon

• On call casual

• Scheduled 40 hours a week

What is the salary you expect when working as a childcare worker?

• Minimum wage

• Wage

  Plus a government top up

• $25 an hour

• $100,000 a year

Worst aspects of childcare?

• Illness and Germs

• Having to work outside

• Changing Diapers

• Strain on the Body

• Unpredictable Children/People

Best aspects of Childcare?

• Connection with Children

• Helping Families

• A Paycheck

• The Joy of Learning

• Playing and Playfulness