At Work
People in this occupation work in day-care centres and nursery schools.They may also be self-employed.
Early childhood educators plan, organize and lead activities for preschool children that are designed to encourage intellectual, physical and emotional growth. They observe children for signs of learning disabilities or emotional problems, and discuss progress or problems with parents and staff members.
Early childhood educator assistants take care of preschool children under the supervision of early childhood educators. They also maintain day-care equipment and assist in housekeeping duties.

 
Education, Training and Experience
People in this occupation need different educational levels, depending on their position. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma or another postsecondary diploma or degree.

Early childhood educators usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in early childhood education or a bachelor's degree in education.
With experience, early childhood educators may progress to senior positions such as day-care supervisor.
Early childhood educator assistants usually have a high school diploma and require experience in child care.

 
About this Occupation
84,000 persons were employed in this occupation in 1996, an increase of 22.5% from 1986. Over the same period, employment in all occupations grew by 13.1%.

26% of workers in this occupation work part-time, well above the average of 19% for all occupations.
82% of persons working in this occupation are women, well above the average of 45% in all occupations.
The unemployment rate in this occupation averaged 5.9% from 1994 to 1996, compared to an average of 6.7% for all occupations. These rates are among the lowest for occupations at this skill level.
Average earnings of year-round, full-time workers in this occupation in 1995 were $30,100, well below the average of $35,700 for all occupations.
Employment in this occupation is not very sensitive to overall economic conditions but is moderately seasonal.

Full-Time Earnings

 1995 Full-Time Earnings*
$50,200 Highest
$30,100 Average
$10,000 Lowest

* Full-time earnings of the highest 10%, the average and the lowest 10% of workers. $35,700 is the average for all occupations.

 
Looking to the Year 2001
Current labour market conditions for new entrants in this occupation are fair. Labour market conditions for new entrants will remain fair through 2001.

Government decisions regarding levels of support for child care, the provision of pre-kindergarden schooling and whether early childhood educators or teachers will teach kindergarden and pre-kindergarden will be crucial factors in determining the demand for workers in this occupation.
Most of the increase in labour requirements through 2001 for this occupation will occur in the health and social services and personal and household services industries.

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