Early Childhood Education Post-Basic
Online, instructor-led sessions
Including a 12 week practicum
Includes a $6/hour government wage enhancement
Early Childhood Educator Registry
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About the Career
Our Post-Basic diploma allows those who have already taken an Early Childhood Education Basic certificate to advance their career and education. It prepares graduates to work with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs.
There has been an increased need for teachers trained to support infants, toddlers, and children with special needs over the past 5 years. The B.C. Early Childhood Education Registry is encouraging Basic ECE teachers to continue their training and become Post-Basic educators to help fill this need.
Where You'll Work
Early Childhood Educators (ECE) teach children during their formative years, from birth to age five. Post-Basic ECE graduates work with infants, toddlers, and children with exceptionalities.
Childcare facilities caring for infants and toddlers (up to three years old)
Programs with children who have exceptionalities or require extra support, from infancy to school age
About the Program
Our Post-Basic diploma is 29 weeks and includes 12 weeks of practicum experience. You will gain the skills to support infants and toddlers (children from infancy to three years of age), and children with special needs. It will also prepare you for a broader range of administrative responsibilities, including working in a supervisory capacity as a manager, consultant, or daycare owner.
This program is delivered online. It is designed for individuals who may be balancing other responsibilities, such as work and family. If you are currently working as an Early Childhood Education and your facility cares for infants, toddlers, and children with exceptionalities, you may be able to complete your practicum at your place of work.
Key Program Info
- 💻 Delivery: Online
- ⏱️ Duration: 29 weeks, including 12 weeks of practicum
- 📅 Starts: January, April, July and October
- 📜 Credential: Certificate
- 💰 Wages: Earn $28-$32/hour (includes a $6/hour government wage enhancement)
- 🏛️ Recognized By: Early Childhood Educator Registry
Accreditation and Recognition
Stenberg College is designated by the BC government's Ministry of Advanced Education through the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU). This program is approved by the PTIRU of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. PTIRU is responsible for setting standards of quality and ensuring consumer protection. Stenberg College has also received the BC government's Education Quality Assurance (EQA) designation, which is BC's brand or "seal" of quality post-secondary education for public and private institutions.
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