College Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Co-Op)

About

George Brown's Early Childhood Education (C100) Diploma program will give you the knowledge and practical experience you need to support children's learning as they grow. You'll study the holistic developmental needs of infants (from six weeks), toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children (to 12 years) and will learn how to design inclusive education and care programs and respond to the unique needs and interests of a child. You will also engage with families and the broader community. To solidify your learning as you go, this program alternates between in-class learning and field placement experiences. This integrated approach not only helps you develop confidence in your skills as you progress throughout the program but will ensure you are ready to work immediately upon graduation. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: Create learning contexts to enable, build and maintain caring, responsive relationships in partnerships with children, families and communities that value and respect social, cultural and linguistic diversity, including Indigenous peoples' world views and Francophone identity. Co-create, facilitate and reflect upon inquiry and play-based early years and child care programs and pedagogical approaches to support children's learning, holistic development and well-being following children's capabilities, interests, ideas and experiences. Co-design and maintain inclusive early-learning environments to value and support equitable, accessible and meaningful learning opportunities for all children, their families and communities in a range of early years and child care settings.

Career Path

Graduates career path includes Early Childhood Educator (ECE), Preschool Teacher, Kindergarten Assistant, Infant and Toddler Educator, Childcare Centre Supervisor, Nursery School Teacher, Educational Assistant, Special Needs Support Worker, Before-and-After School Program Facilitator, Literacy Program Assistant, Early Learning Program Coordinator, Montessori Assistant Teacher, Home Childcare Provider, Behavioural Interventionist, Child Development Worker, Pediatric Support Assistant, Family Resource Worker Speech and Language Program Assistant, Early Intervention Assistant, Family Support Worker, Parenting Program Facilitator, Community Outreach Educator, Playgroup Coordinator, Youth Program Assistant.