​​​​What does an Early Childhood Assistant do?

Certificate issued by the BC Ministry of Education and Child Care that allows qualified individuals to work with young children in an early childhood setting (ages birth to 5 years), under the supervision of a certified Early Childhood Educator (ECE). ​​

What do I need to start?

• Passionate about working with children
• Excellent work ethic​
  
• Ability to work independently online (course will be delivered in a blended format with teacher support)
• 75% or better in English 10 or 11​
• Criminal Record Check (CRC)
• Completion of Emergency Child Care First Aid and CPR Certificate (available by the NVSD at the end of June)
• 3 letters of reference - 2 references from people who have seen you work with children, and 1 character reference 
• Completion of application
• Successful interview by Langara
  

What are the benefits?

• Free tuition
• 8 credits towards graduation
• Upon successful completion, 3 credits towards ECE Certificate Program at Langara College
• Upon successful completion, certified to work as an ECE Assistant (within two years, must complete a ECE Basic Certification to continue this status)
• Work experience 
• Allows students to work within the childcare system while continuing to complete Langara's ECE Basic Certificate Program ( 2 year program)
• ​Excellent resume builder for those who wish to pursue ECE or go on to teach in the primary school years
  

When and where is the program offered?

• Blended between home school and TBA North Vancouver School District site
• Must be available to meet Langara Instructor 1x/week for in-person instruction between September -December
  

How do I register?

• ​Application: ECEA Application Package.pdf
  
• Deadline to submit is March 7, 2025​​
  
• • Please see the school Work Experience Teacher or Counsellor for application package. You will then participate in an interview.
    
  • ​To be eligible for TUITION FREE programming, you must apply through the North Vancouver School District.
  
  

Additional Information

• A day in the life as an Early Childhood Educator​ - (Source: Langara College)
  
• WorkBC 
• Langara College ECE Program​
• ECEA program brochure.pdf​

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