Early Childhood Education Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology

Overview

This hands-on experience is a huge advantage when entering the workforce whether it’s an early learning program, EarlyON centre, health care facility or one of the many other career opportunities available to ECE grads.The Early Childhood Education program (ECE program) at Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology is one of few in Ontario to offer training in programs from The Hanen Centre®. This approach to education promotes children’s social, language and literacy development. With an ECE diploma, you will be eligible to register with the College of Early Childhood Educators (CECE) and use the title of Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE).

You can also continue your education at the university level by transferring eligible earned credits to partnering schools.

Career

As a graduate and upon registration with the College of ECE, you may refer to yourself as an Early Childhood Educator and work in a variety of settings.

These include but are not limited to:

• Half day and full day licensed infant, toddler, preschool and after- school programs
• Ministry of Education Full Day Early Learning Kindergarten programs
• Parent resource centre programs
• Inclusive settings with children with disabilities/special needs.

Other employment options that you may wish to pursue are as:

• An educational assistant or literacy educator for the school board
• Other roles in the community working with children and families

You are also encouraged to seek certification through your professional organization - the Association of Early Childhood Educators, Ontario (AECEO).