Early Childhood Educator

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Description
Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children, as well as
teach reading, writing, science, and other subjects in a way that young children can
understand. They lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual,
physical and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being.
They assess the abilities, interests and needs of children, and observe for signs of potential
learning or behavioural problems. They will then discuss progress or problems with
parents and other staff members. They are employed in child-care centres, daycare

centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children, and other settings where early
childhood education services are provided.
Sample Job Titles: Preschool Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Daycare Manager

Provincial Outlook

Estimated Salary

$22,953 - $52,167
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Education Level
Secondary School
On-the-job Training
College/Apprenticeship

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Compatibility

80%
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Workplace

Work Environment
Many early childhood educators work in public and private schools or in formal childcare
centres that have preschool classrooms. Others work for charitable or religious
organizations that have preschool programs.
Seeing children develop new skills and gain an appreciation of knowledge and learning can
be very rewarding. However, it can also be tiring to work with young, active children all day.

Main Duties

Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.

Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal
hygiene, and social skills.
Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social
development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and
physical health.
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those
objectives to children.
Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and
use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Arrange indoor and outdoor space to encourage creative play, motor-skill activities,
and safety.

Important Skills

Communication skills. Early childhood educators need good communication skills to

tell parents and colleagues about students progress. They need good writing and
speaking skills to convey this information effectively. They must also be able to
communicate well with small children.
Creativity. Early childhood educators must plan lessons that engage young students.
In addition, they need to adapt their lessons to suit different learning styles.
Interpersonal skills. Early childhood educators must understand childrens emotional
needs and be able to develop good relationships with parents, children, and
colleagues.
Organizational skills. Early childhood educators need to be organized to plan lessons

and keep records of their students.

Patience. Working with children can be frustrating, and early childhood educators
should be able to respond calmly to overwhelming and difficult situations.
Physical stamina. Working with children can be physically taxing, so early childhood
educators should have a lot of energy.

Career Cluster

This cluster focuses on planning, coordinating and providing

education and training services, and related learning
opportunities. This field involved providing new information
to an individual or group of people. The knowledge and skills

Education and Training

taught can vary from elementary language, to corporate

software programs to physical conditioning training.

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Job Outlook

Alberta
British Columbia

Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Yukon

Job Outlook based on NOC 4214 (Early childhood educators and assistants)

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Salary Ranges

Canada

$22,953 - $52,167

Alberta

$22,953 - $52,167

British Columbia

$22,953 - $51,833

Manitoba

$22,327 - $45,907

New Brunswick

$21,493 - $38,520

Newfoundland and Labrador

$21,388 - $34,430

Nova Scotia

$22,119 - $39,647

Northwest Territories

$29,735 - $59,992

Nunavut

$31,300 - $51,958

Ontario

$22,953 - $58,469

Prince Edward Island

$21,910 - $39,522

Quebec

$25,040 - $47,994

Saskatchewan

$21,284 - $50,164

Yukon

$31,300 - $50,080

Salary Ranges are based on hourly rates for NOC 4214 (Early childhood educators and assistants) and an estimated 2086 hours per year

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Employment Growth

2012

441,925

2013

449,779

2014

457,522

2015

465,766

2016

473,089

2017

478,985

2018

485,142

2019

491,661

2020

497,336

2021

503,343

2022

509,642

Employment Growth based on Stats Canada Occupation Group 421

Requirements

Education Level

Secondary School

On-the-job Training

College/Apprenticeship

University

Requirements

Completion of a two- to four-year college program in early childhood education or a

bachelor's degree in child development is required.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial association for early childhood educators (ECE)
is usually required.
Completion of secondary school is required.
Experience in child care is required.
Completion of an early childhood education assistant certificate program or postsecondary courses in early childhood education may be required.
Licensing by a provincial or territorial association for early childhood educators (ECE)

may be required.

Subject Areas

Creative Arts

Social Science

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(Transfer)

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100%

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Artistic

Investigative
69%

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78%

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Conventional
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17%

Knowledge

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Occupation Results

Languages
83%

83%

54%

34%

English

Creative Arts
83%

72%

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33%

Technical & Trades

Business
72%

61%

32%

26%

Physical Education

Science
56%

50%

32%

20%

Computers

Mathematics
39%

39%

23%

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Working Conditions

Support
58%

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Independence
47%

33%

33%

56%

Compatibility
Teach proper eating habits and personal hygiene.

Definitely

Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal
hygiene, and social skills.

Just a bit

Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social
development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

Definitely

Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development,

and physical health.

Somewhat

Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate
those objectives to children.

Just a bit

Read books to entire classes or to small groups.

Just a bit

Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining
order.

Just a bit

Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate

and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
Arrange indoor and outdoor space to encourage creative play, motor-skill
activities, and safety.

Definitely

Somewhat
Just a bit

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Helpful Links
Ontario:
College of Early Childhood Educators
www.collegeofece.on.ca

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