Indigenous Early Childhood Educator

Credential: Certificate  Ι  Credits: 59.0  Ι  Offered: September to July

Program Description

In this 11-month Certificate program, learners prepare for a rewarding career in working with children by learning the basic knowledge and skills about childhood behaviours, cognitive development, and emotional needs. Further studies include learning how to incorporate the Indigenous perspective while planning and delivering programs in a childcare centre. After completing this program, graduates can work in a childcare centre with 3 - 5-year-old children.

Interested in getting certified as an Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia? The first step after graduation is applying to the Early Childhood Educator Registry for a one-year certificate to practice in British Columbia. This provides you with the opportunity to earn higher wages and work alongside a Certified Early Childhood Educator.

Once you have completed 500 hours of either paid or volunteer work, you can then apply to the Early Childhood Educator Registry for a five-year certificate to practice in British Columbia.

Career Path

Our graduates find jobs with different employers including childcare centres, non-profit agencies, and First Nation communities. Positions may include:

  • Early Childhood Educator
  • Special Needs Educator
  • Infant and Toddler Educator

 

ECE Assistant Certificate

If you are looking  to obtain an ECE Assistant Certificate to practice ECE in BC, NEC also offers the courses below that will enable you to obtain certification. For more information, go to ECE Assistant Certificate.
 
ECE 113-Health, Safety and Nutrition
ECE 111-Guiding and Caring
 

University Transfer

This certificate program is transferrable to our diploma programs in Indigenous Special Needs Educator Diploma or Indigenous Infant and Toddler Educator Diploma programs. You have the option to complete these diploma programs as a combined diploma program.

After completing the NEC diploma programs, they are transferrable to the third year of the Bachelor of Early Childhood Care & Education Degree at Capilano University or to the University of British Columbia, 39 credits are transferrable to the Bachelor of Education – NITEP – Indigenous Teacher Education Program.

Program Summary

Length:

11 months

Offered:

September to July

Credits:

59.0

Credential:

Certificate

Format:

Full-time

Schedule:

Mon-Fri, 9am-4 pm

Practicum:

425 hours: Mon –Fri, 9am-5pm

Transferability:

·  59 credits to Indigenous Special Needs Educator Diploma at NEC

·  59 credits Indigenous Infant and Toddler Educator Diploma at NEC
 

Admission Requirements

  

How to Apply
High School Applicants
  • Transcript with Grade 12 completion
  • Two Reference Letters
  • CRC clearance
  • TB test Negative
  • Doctor’s note of good health and mental and physical  fitness to work with young children
  • Interview with Program Coordinator
Mature Applicants
  • 21 years old or older
  • Written assessment with 60% or higher
  • Two Reference Letters
  • CRC clearance
  • TB test Negative
  • Doctor’s note of good health and mental and physical  fitness to work with young children
  • Interview with Program Coordinator
  

In-Person: 235 East 5th Avenue, Vancouver BC. (We are located just off Main Street)

By Fax: Fax your application to our admissions office at (604) 873-1440

Online: Complete and submit your Online Application

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Course Schedule

Term 1 - September

ECE 101

Human Growth & Development I

4

ECE 102

Foundations of Early Childhood Education

3

ECE 103

Creative Arts for Young Children

3

ECE 104

Observing & Recording Young Children

3

ECE 113

Health, Safety, and Nutrition

1

ECE 106

ECE Observation Practicum

3
Term 2 - January

ECE 114

Individual Project

2

ECE 111

Guiding and Caring for Young Children

3

ECE 112

Human Growth & Development II

4

ECE 115

Practicum Preparation Seminar I

1

ECE 116

ECE Block Practicum I

4

ECE 120

Early Learning Framework

3

ECE 121

Interpersonal Communication

3
Term 3 - April

ECE 110

Creative Movement & Music

3

ECE 122

Socials, Science & Math and Technology

3

ECE 123

Language & Literature

3

ECE 125

Practicum Preparation Seminar II

1

ECE 126

ECE Block Practicum II

4

ECE 127

Family & Community Relations

3

ECE 128

ECE Advocacy

3

Tuition & Fees

Tuition:

$5,350.00

Fees:

$150.00

Books:

$2010.00

Lab:

$200.00

UPass:

$451.00

Total Cost:

$8,161.00

This program has been approved by the registrar of the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training.

For more information, contact:

Admissions Department
(604) 873-3772 Ext. 328
admissions@necvancouver.org