Early Childhood Educators and Assistants

(NOC 4214)
+20.51%
 

Requirement

Educational requirements vary, depending on your position in this field of work.

To be an early childhood educator, you usually need a bachelor's degree or college diploma in early childhood education.

With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a daycare supervisor.

To be an early childhood educator assistant, you usually need a high school diploma and some experience in child care. You may also need an Early Childhood Education Assistant certificate.

Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma, and almost 1 in 4 has an undergraduate university degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor
Master
Doctorate

Useful Experience/Skills

Babysitting
Meal planning
Arts and crafts

Useful Secondary School Subjects

English
Family Studies
First Aid

Capilano University - Squamish Campus
Squamish, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Early Childhood Care and Education Degree Bachelor; Honours
Early Childhood Care and Education Diploma Diploma; Honours
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East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, Tennessee, US

Related Program(s):
Early Care and Education Bachelor
Early Childhood Development (PreK-3) Bachelor
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CDI College (Laval Campus)
Laval, Quebec, CA

Related Program(s):
Early Childhood Education Diploma
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Vancouver Career College (Surrey Campus)
Surrey, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Early Childhood Education Post Basic (Infant/Toddler Specialization) Diploma
Early Childhood Education Certificate
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Vancouver Career College (Vancouver Campus)
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Related Program(s):
Early Childhood Education Certificate
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Fleming College
Peterborough, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Early Childhood Education Diploma; Co-op
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Modified on January 26, 2022