High opportunity occupation
About this job
Early childhood educators (ECEs) work with young children from birth to age five. They create and run educational programs that fuel children’s intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth. Early childhood educator assistants (ECEAs) work under the supervision of ECEs.
Watch the video below to see what a day in the life of an early childhood educator is like.
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Common job titles
- aide / worker - daycare / nursery school
- daycare assistant / attendant
- early childhood program assistant
- ECE (early childhood educator)
- aide / worker - daycare / nursery school
- daycare assistant / attendant
- early childhood program assistant
- ECE (early childhood educator)
Earnings
Annual provincial median salary
$37,541
Source:
2020 Job Bank Wage data
Provincial hourly rate
Source: 2020 Job Bank Wage Report