Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the Early Childhood Assistant program, graduates will be equipped to:
- Facilitate and nurture learning through support and engagement.
- Operate in alignment with the Ministry’s legislation and guidelines.
- Develop inclusive, play-based learning settings and natural play areas that welcome children, families, and communities.
- Respect and incorporate both Indigenous and non-Indigenous perspectives and practices.
- Understand and appreciate children through a broad spectrum of perspectives.
- Work in partnership with community agencies that have relevant services and missions.
- Stand up for children’s rights and well-being through the principles of social justice.
Employment Opportunities
School Program Coordinator
Child & Family Centre Specialist
Community Program Facilitator
Home Childcare Provider
Parents Education Program Advisor
Employment Opportunities
- School Program Coordinator
- Child & Family Centre Specialist
- Community Program Facilitator
- Home Childcare Provider
- Parents Education Program Advisor
Admissions Requirements
Academic Requirements
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Canadian High School Equivalency Diploma (General Education Development Test) or
- Equivalent: Foreign credentials must be translated in English and assessed for Grade 12 equivalency by a recognized organization such as WES (World Education Service).
AND
- If English is not a student’s first language, they must provide proof of English competency.
English Proficiency
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IELTS – Int’l English Language Testing Services – Minimum score of 5.5 with no subject test score lower than 5.5; or
- TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet based test (IBT) – Overall 80 with the minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; or
- CAEL: Overall 60 No section below 60
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General with a score of 7 (no section score below 6)
- Canadian Language Benchmark Tests with a score of 7 in each strand (not an average of 7)
- Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 95
- Pearson PTE Academic with a minimum score of 46
- NACC Written Entrance Exam (passing score of 60)
- Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at a Canadian institution
- Evidence of successful completion of 2 consecutive years of full-time equivalent post-secondary study in English at an institution outside of Canada
Important Note
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Signed Vulnerable Sector Disclaimer
- Signed Medical Disclaimer
- Mature student with a score of 11 or more on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and do not have a high school diploma or GED.