Get the skills to become an Early Childhood Assistant
in just under 10 months

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? How about making a positive change in the life of someone else? As an Early Childhood Assistant, you have the opportunity to do both.

Canadian Business College’s Early Childhood Assistant program provides students with innovative childhood education courses and practical experience – based on current infant and childhood research and practice. This essential skills training program focuses on early childhood development, curriculum development, health and safety, as well as the key communication skills needed to effectively work with children, parents and community members.

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GAIN EXPERIENCE WHILE YOU STUDY

Gain valuable practical experience in our practicum under the guidance of qualified early childhood educators. Your clinical placement will enable you to explore childcare and learning centres as work environments and develop confidence while practicing teaching and leadership skills. As a graduate of the ECA program, you will be prepared to work in daycare centres, nurseries and early learning centres assisting preschool teachers.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

•  Foundations of Early Childhood Education
•  Communications
•  Infant and Child Development
•  Observation Skills
•  Health, Safety and Nutrition
•  Child, Family and Community
•  Practicum 1
•  Introduction to Sociology
•  Play-Based Early Learning Strategies
•  Language and Literacy
•  Introduction to Psychology
•  Guiding Children’s Behavior
•  Creating Inclusive Environments
•  Special Needs
•  Practicum 2

CAREER OUTLOOK

Child care and early childhood education are careers that offer variety, challenges and an opportunity to advance as skills and knowledge develop. According to Service Canada, the career outlook for early childcare workers is good. It is particularly good field for newcomers to Canada.

PROGRAM AVAILABILITY

Scarborough Campus
Mississauga Campus

STUDENT & CAREER SERVICES

Canadian Business College’s Student and Career Services team helps convert the knowledge, skills and training that you acquire over the course of your studies into meaningful jobs and careers once you graduate. Our top priority is to facilitate relationships between you and the businesses, organizations and industries where you will work and further develop your skills.

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