Early childhood workers

What they do

Early childhood educators (ECEs) work with young children from birth to age five. They create and run educational programs that fuel children’s intellectual, physical, social and emotional growth. Early childhood educator assistants (ECEAs) work under the supervision of ECEs.

Where they work

• Child care centres
• StrongStart BC centres
• Before-school programs
• After-school programs
• Preschool programs

These can be located in schools, community centres or workplaces that offer child care to their employees. The work is varied, depending on the setting.

Common jobs

• Early childhood educator
• Early childhood educator assistants
• School aged child workers

Resources

• Explore WorkBC profiles for wages, working environment, job openings and more
• Find your path: visit BC Education Planner for information on post-secondary education programs
• For education transfer opportunities, check out the BC Transfer Guide
• Browse the Job Bank for employment opportunities