An Early Childhood Education Assistant supports all students in classroom environments and performs duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents.
The Early Childhood Education Assistant certificate program gives the student the skills and occupational competencies necessary in the industry today based on the Ministry of Education and Child Care approved curriculum.
After completion of the 14-week program graduates will be able to:
Graduates are eligible to apply for an Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate from the Ministry of Education and Child
Sprott Shaw is a member of Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC).
Domestic Students:
International Students:
Note: Successful completion of any of the following courses – EC100, EC110 or EC180 individually or as part of a program will allow the student to apply for assistant status. Successful completion of EC100 includes attendance of a minimum of 90 instructional/classroom hours to be eligible for this certificate.
Child Care sites may require more current and/or additional CRC (for instance: RCMP) and/or other immunizations (to be done at student’s expense) prior to practicum and/or observing. Students are responsible for their own transportation. Practicum sites are subject to availability.
Practicum training may be conducted in shifts to accommodate placement facilities’ needs (such as 8-hour shifts). Necessary Ministry licensing requirements will be included in the curriculum and scheduled throughout the program.
Please note certain facilities may require proof of a negative TB test. Without this documentation on the student file, it may limit practicum placement opportunities.
Students can expect to complete 1 – 3 hours of homework per day.
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