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Early Childhood Educator
This eight-credit program is designed for students with strong personal interest in early childhood education and to prepare students for employment in child care centres. The program provides a strong foundation and a head start for students considering further post-secondary education leading to the Early Childhood Educator II (ECE II) designation.
The program is delivered in a teacher-led classroom environment. Students learn comprehensive child development theory focused on infancy & toddlerhood. Students develop skills in providing physical health & safety, nurturing care, an environment for play as well as skills to communicate, interact with children through play and to use guidance practices.
Part 1 – 4 credits, offered in semester 1. Part 2 – 4 credits, offered in semester 2. (Part 2 may be taken before Part 1). Start in September or February.
Prerequisites and Beneficial Skills
- High school students must have a complete Grade 10.
- Post-secondary students must have a complete Grade 12. Applicants not meeting the entrance requirements may be accepted as mature students. Skills assessment may be required.
- Child abuse registry and criminal record checks may be required.
- Good problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Motivation, creativity and an aptitude for working with children.
Work Practicum
On Wednesdays and Thursdays students will gain hands-on experience while participating in a mandatory work practicum in a child care facility (days of week subject to change).
COURSES
PART 1
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PART 2
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Advanced Preschool - Infants and Toddlers 40S (8664)
A study of prenatal development as the blueprint of who a child will become. Focus on rapid and critical growth of an infant and the transition to toddlerhood.
- genetic and environmental factors that influence development
- prenatal development and birth
- physical, cognitive, emotional and social development
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Human Development 30S (8656)
From conception to death, the theories of development provide a way to view human behaviour. This course allows the student to observe and interpret children's growth as part of a complex life-long process.
- theories of development
- milestones in the life span continuum
- observation methods in the study of development
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Applied Child Care - Nurturing Care 40S (8666)
Students will explore and demonstrate the qualities required to interact and communicate with children in a nurturing and respectful way.
- strategies for communicating with children
- importance of nurturing communication
- nurturing qualities of an Early Childhood Educator
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Applied Child Care - Guidance 40S (8667)
Students will learn effective guidance practices to help children learn how to control their actions and develop self-regulation.
- indirect, physical, verbal and affective guidance
- group experiences, rules and limits for positive guidance
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Curriculum Ideas - Play 30S (8655)
Students learn how to recognize and facilitate play in the children's centre. Working with children will provide opportunities to demonstrate play interactions and to develop and practice skills.
- play and the changing views of its importance
- theories of play with an emphasis on the play-based approach
- role of the Early Childhood Educator in facilitating play indoors and outdoors
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Curriculum Planning - Environment for Play 40S (8663)
Early Childhood Educators create play-based environments with learning centres designed to meet the needs and interests of children. Students will have the opportunity to practice planning and evaluating children's environments.
- arrangement of space and the creation of learning centres and play zones in a children's program
- design and analysis of a floor plan for a child care facility
- licensing requirements for indoor and outdoor play space
- play through planned and spontaneous experiences
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Historical Perspectives - Early Childhood Profession 30S(8660)
Students will explore the Early Childhood profession, past and present, in Manitoba and Canada with an emphasis on the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for employment in a children's centre. Students will review and integrate academic communication skills.
- components of quality in Early Childhood Education
- types of child care programs available Manitoba
- professional qualities and employability skills
- principles of ethical practice in relation to work-related issues and personal challenges
- academic writing and oral presentation skills
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Childcare Techniques - Health & Safety 30S (8657)
Early Childhood Educators promote children's safety through prevention of injuries, identifying strategies for safe environment and preparing for emergencies. Students will become familiar with Manitoba's standards and licensing regulations that promote children's health.
- safety promotion and the factors that increase the risk of childhood injury
- evaluation of environments and safety practices related to seasonal changes
- preventative health and importance of observation
- public health standards, health and safety regulations and infection control strategies
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Certification
ATC will award certificates to students who successfully complete all eight courses.
Articulation Agreement with Red River College (RRC)
Students who complete the ATC program with a grade of 65% or greater can apply to enter directly into term 2 of the four-term Early Childhood Education program at Red River College. RRC Early Childhood Education graduates earn credit toward degree programs at several universities; please see RRC website for details.
Employment Opportunities
Students who successfully complete the program may find employment in a daycare, pre-school, after school program or any other child care facility in the capacity of a Child Care Assistant. Students may also consider opening a home daycare or completing their post-secondary studies at RRC in order to obtain the Early Childhood Educator II designation.
Tuition and Fees
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Application Fee:
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$20 non-refundable (Adults only)
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Tuition:
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nil- high school students
$1600 per semester*
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Student Fees:
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$25 per semester
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Textbook Fees:
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$50 (refundable)
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Textbook(s):
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no cost - supplied by the school
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Additional Costs:
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may be required for materials or supplies
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* Tuition is currently under review and will be determined at time of registration.
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Program Advantages
- Comprehensive child development theory
- Guidance practices and interaction through play
- Creating a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for children
- Communication in a childcare facility
- Weekly work practicum in a childcare facility
- Articulation with Red River College
- Skills and knowledge applicable to other professional designations including education, nursing, social work etc.
Start your career in child care.
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