EARLY CHILDCARE ASSISTANT

Admission

- Grade 12 or equivalent
OR
- Mature student status (18 years of age or older) and a passing score on the entrance examination

Benefits of this program

- Prepares you for valuable industry certifications
- Market-driven programs
- Growing demand for professionals in this area

Employment Opportunities

- This program provides the student with a range of skills and knowledge required to assist elementary and secondary school teachers and counsellors. Employment opportunities for Educational Assistant program graduates reside in public and private elementary and secondary schools, special schools and treatment centre

Program Highlights

This diploma program is designed to prepare students for working in the education field. Its objective is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue employment as an Educational Assistant. During the duration of the program, participants will be acquainted with the various disciplines theories and best practices related to child development, children learning processes and teaching techniques, classroom management and student supervision. The program also covers the different roles the Educational Assistant plays in both the special education and early childhood.

Career Opportunities

This program provides the student with a range of skills and knowledge required to assist elementary and secondary school teachers and counsellors. Employment opportunities for Educational Assistant program graduates reside in public and private elementary and secondary schools, special schools and treatment centres.

CORE COURSES

Upon completion of the program the participant must demonstrate the following core competencies:

Keyboarding
Minimum 25 words per minute.
Office Skills
Internet Fundamentals, basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, and Punctuation and Writing Skills
Operating Systems
Basic level of proficiency in a Windows operating system
Word Processing
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Word
Spreadsheets
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Database Management
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Access
Graphics/Presentation
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
Educational Assistant
Child Development and Human Behavior, Skill for the Effective Teacher Aide, Enhancing Children’s Self-Esteem, How Children Learn, Classroom Management techniques, Overview of teaching Techniques, Student Supervision, Early Childhood Education & After-school Day Care Program, Language and Other Barriers, Teacher Aide in the Special Education Setting, Children, Families, and Society, Helping Abused Children, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Educational Assistant Practicum
Healthcare
First Aid, CPR Certificate – Level C