Early Childcare Assistant

EARLY CHILDCARE ASSISTANT

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Program Overview

Canadian Business College’s Early Childcare Assistant (ECA) program provides students with innovative childhood education courses and practical experience – based on current infant and childhood research and practice. CBC’s ECA program focuses on early childhood development, curriculum development, health and safety and the key communication skills needed to effectively work with children, parents and community members.

GAIN EXPERIENCE WHILE YOU STUDY

Students gain practical experience in our practicum under the guidance of qualified early childhood educators. This clinical placement will enable students to explore childcare and learning centres as work environments and develop confidence while practicing teaching and leadership skills. Graduates of our ECA program will be prepared to work in daycare centres, nurseries and early learning centres assisting preschool teachers.

DIPLOMA MODULES

  • Introduction to Early Child Care and Education
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Child, Family, and Community
  • Introduction to Child Development
  • Introduction to Prenatal and Infant Development
  • Introduction to Toddler Development
  • Health and Safety
  • Written Communication Skills
  • Observations Skills
  • Practicum 1
  • Introduction to Preschool Development
  • Guiding Children
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Nutrition
  • Practicum 2

Career Opportunities

Child care and early childhood education are careers that offer variety, challenges and an opportunity to advance as skills and knowledge develop. According to Service Canada, the career outlook for early childcare workers is good. It is particularly good field for newcomers to Canada.

Industry Salary Information

  • Low Wage ($/hr): $14.00
  • Average Wage ($/hr): $17.00
  • High Wage ($/hr): $27.62
  • Average Salary: $35,360

* Information Source: www.jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis. Salary data provided is an estimate, and is intended for reference purposes only.

Financial Aid

Investing in your education is an important decision. Deciding how to pay for that education is equally important. We will help you identify the funding or financing option that works best for you, and walk you through that process each step of the way.

  • INTEREST-FREE PAYMENT PLANS

    Tuition for our diploma programs can be paid in monthly installments. Payment is interest-free for the duration of your program. Speak with one of our Academic Advisors to learn more about this payment option.

  • ONTARIO STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (OSAP)

    Financial assistance through OSAP may be available for those who qualify. For more information,visit www.osap.gov.on.ca.

  • SECOND CAREER

    Second Career provides Ontario laid-off workers with skills training to help them find jobs in high-demand occupations. Second Career is a cost-sharing grant program administered by the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). It is provided on the basis of need, so you may be asked to contribute what you can to your career training.

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