Certificate in Early Childhood Education (81 week) (co-op) in Surrey Canada | Stenberg College

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 trained 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 exist across various settings including: For-profit and non-profit childcare facilities, Cooperative preschools, Private early learning centers, Kindergarten programs, Inclusive preschool environments, School-age care programs, Group childcare facilities, Home-based daycares, and Other child care services.