Early Childhood Assistant

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Duration

42 WEEKS

Studies

Full time

Field Placement

325 Hours

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Diploma

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About the Program

Early Childhood Assistants (ECA’s) provide opportunities to enhance children’s self-esteem during daily activities and encourage the socialization of children as they play and experience things together. ECA’s plan and assist with meal times, supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, and during rest periods. They lead children in activities by telling stories, teaching songs, preparing craft material, preparing and serving snacks, guiding and assisting children in the development of proper eating and dressing

Skills

Friendly, Outgoing, Playful
A Good Communicator
Interested in solving problems
Flexible and adaptable
Enjoy variety and multi-tasking
Patient

Courses

Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Communications
Child, Family and Community
Infant and Child Development
Observation Skills
Health, Safety and Nutrition
Child, Family and Community
Introduction to Sociology
Play-Based Early Learning Strategies
Introduction to Psychology
Guiding Children's Behaviour
Creating Inclusive Programs
Special Needs
Field Placements
Standard First Aid & CPR-C

Career

As a graduate of this program, you may pursue future career options, such as:

Assistant Teachers in child care centers and nursery schools, or as family-home child care providers.
Child Care Assistant Child Care Worker
Daycare Early Childhood Educator Assistant
Day Care Worker
Baby Care Worker
Infant Day Care Worker
Nursery School Helper
Preschool Helper