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Early Childhood Educators (ECE) guide young learners through their crucial developmental stage from infancy to age five. They create and deliver curriculum that nurtures cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development. Canada currently faces a significant shortage of certified Early Childhood Educators. Our ECE program boasts a 100% employment rate within six months of graduation, with many students securing positions directly from their practicum placements. Students often begin as ECE Assistants while completing their studies. Depending on immigration status, Stenberg graduates with Basic certification typically earn $16-23 per hour, while Post-Basic diploma holders can anticipate $20-30 per hour. Career opportunities include: For-profit and non-profit childcare facilities, Cooperative preschools, Independent nursery programs, Kindergarten classes, Inclusive early learning centers, Before/after school programs, Group childcare facilities, Home-based daycares, and Various child care services.
Pre-requisites:
* Entrance requirements can be met with evidence of alternate assessments such as challenge exams, or acceptable standardized English equivalency tests as per the Stenberg College language proficiency chart. Evidence of post-secondary studies at an equivalent level where English was the first language is acceptable.
Program Advisors will work with students to obtain the following: