Early Childhood Educator — Preschool, Toddler and ECE Assistant Roles, Canadian Child Care Employers

Child care centres, preschools, before- and after-school programs and early learning providers across Canada hire early childhood educators and ECE assistants to care for and teach young children.

What the work involves

Planning play-based learning, supporting children's social and emotional development, observing and recording progress, keeping the room safe and talking with parents.

Requirements

• Early childhood educators: a two- to four-year college ECE program or a bachelor's degree in child development
• Registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators in Ontario, ECE certification in British Columbia, and certification in most other provinces
• ECE assistants: secondary school and child care experience
• A vulnerable sector check

Before you apply

Note: wages, certification levels and hiring requirements are set by each employer and province — not by JobGader. Confirm the details on the employer's own posting before applying.