Early Childhood Education

Course Description

Early childhood education is a profession that offers a rewarding career and a wide range of employment opportunities. Registered early childhood educators are committed to supporting young children, their families and communities in settings designed to build and maintain inclusive, responsive relationships that support holistic development, optimal learning and well-being.

Graduates work as registered early childhood educators in various settings:

• Private and public full-day kindergarten programs
• Before- and after-school programs
• Child care centres
• EarlyON child and family centres
• Nursery schools
• Private home child care
• Children's services, including support with special needs, mental health services and early intervention programs
• Live-in and live-out nannies, both in Canada and abroad
• Resource centres
• Cruise ships and resorts
• Children's museums, art galleries and science centres

Is it for you?

You love kids. Of course you do. But is this the career for you? It may be a good fit if you have:

• Patience and compassion
• A creative approach to problem solving
• The ability to approach a challenge from different perspectives
• A sense of fun