Early Childhood Educator
Community and support services
NOC 42202
Filmed in 
Kelowna
Brenna, early childhood educator and manager of Kelowna’s Aboriginal Head Start program, works with three- to five-year-old children of First Nations, Métis and Inuit heritage to teach them language, social skills and cultural identity. Giving children the opportunity to be proud of who they are and where they come from is the most fulfilling aspect of Brenna’s work.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$45,883
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
13,820

Top Skills

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Instructing

Teaching others how to do something.

Learning Strategies

Choosing and using training, instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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