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Early Childhood Educator

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2 Year Full-Time | 19 Month Accelerated Program
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Program Overview

The Early Childhood Education program is designed to give you the skills to help young children from all cultures and backgrounds grow intellectually, socially and emotionally. Robertson’s ECE program is recognized by the Child Care Qualification and Training Committee and is provincially accredited by the Government of Manitoba. Successful graduates will be able to apply for the Early Childhood Educator, Level 2 classification (ECE II) in Manitoba.

This program is licensed under Manitoba’s Private Vocational Institutions Act (PVIA). Early Childhood Educators are highly valued in Manitoba. Job demand in the province exceeds the national average and 70% of those provincial jobs are found in Winnipeg. Presently, there is a shortage of ECE II’s in the city and the need for these educators will only continue to grow. Part of the Early Childhood Education diploma program focuses on teaching you how to create equitable, culturally-relevant learning environments that encourage meaningful conversation and play. This includes learning how to address the needs of Indigenous children and families and incorporating cultural touch points into learning activities.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will have the skills and knowledge to work in day cares, pre-schools and kindergarten.

Graduates will enter the workforce ready to explore careers in the following areas:

  • Early childhood caregivers
  • Instructional assistants in Kindegarten
  • Teachers in a nursery school
  • Caregivers in a school-age care program
  • Family day home providers
  • Day care directors and administrators

As a Robertson student or graduate, you will have access to lifetime employment services and job search assistance through our Robertson Workforce team.

Courses

  • Child Development 1 - 60 Hours
  • Guiding Children's Behaviour 1 - 40 Hours
  • Curriculum Approaches - 60 Hours
  • Play Based Curriculum - 40 Hours
  • Introduction to the ECE Profession - 40 Hours
  • Observation and Assessment - 60 Hours
  • Child Development 2 - 60 Hours
  • Guiding Children Behaviour Part 2 (40 Hours)
  • Designing Learning Experience (80 Hours)
  • Family Dynamics (60 Hours)
  • Self-understanding (60 Hours)
  • Child Development 3 (60 Hours)
  • Health and Wellbeing (60 Hours)
  • Early Childhood Literacy (60 Hours)
  • Early Childhood Numeracy (60 Hours)
  • Understanding Child Abuse (40 Hours)
  • Interpersonal Communication (60 Hours)
  • Inclusive Education (40 Hours)
  • Art, Music and Movement (40 Hours)
  • Science and The Nature Environment (40 Hours)
  • Critical Issues in Early Childhood Education (40 Hours)
  • Building Partnership (40 Hours)
  • Professionalism (60 Hours)
  • Working in Teams (40 Hours)
  • The Indigenous Perspective (40 Hours)
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Admissions

Admission Requirements

  • Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, verified by transcript
  • English 40G/40S or equivalent with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Current criminal record vulnerable sector check
  • Current child abuse registry check
  • Students will be required to obtain a laptop for completing course requirements
  • Successful interview with Robertson admissions team

ELP Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements. All English Language Proficiency tests must have been obtained within two years of the start date of the program.

  • IELTS Academic: 6.0 with no subscore below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 60 with no skill score below 8 Reading; 7 Listening; 16 Speaking; 18 Writing
  • PTE Academic: Minimum 51 overall with no subscore less than: Reading 48; Listening 43; Speaking 42; Writing 51
  • Duolingo: Minimum 110 overall with no subscore lower than 95
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Other Requirements

Government requires people who work directly with young children to have a current immunization record and a Police Information Check. Information about obtaining Criminal Record checks will be provided to students after they have been admitted to the program. Some programs may require medical examinations, as well.

International Students who are admitted to this program must complete their Medical Authorization as required by Citizenship and Immigration Canada one month prior to the start of classes.

Graduation Requirements

A certificate will not be granted if a diploma has been awarded. You must pass all first-year courses to receive a certificate and pass all second-year courses to receive a diploma.

International Course Equivalencies

Learn more about common equivalency for grade and subject levels in other countries.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition Fees

$16,995 (includes *TCF and application fee)

International Student Services Fee

$1,500
*Training Completion Fund

Total Fees:
$18,495
All tuition and fees are subject to change and are to be paid directly to Robertson College.

Next Intakes

Winnipeg Intakes

November 25, 2024  — Open, (Limited seats available for onshore applicants only)

January 27, 2025 — Open

March 17, 2025 — Open

May 26, 2025 — Open

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