Early childhood educators plan, organize and implement programs for children between the ages of infancy and 12 years. Early childhood educator assistants provide care for infants and preschool to school age children under the guidance of early childhood educators. Early childhood educators and assistants lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical, and emotional growth and ensure their security and well-being.
As an Early Childhood Assistant, you have the opportunity to be a part of an early education program that celebrates the individuality of children. Students registered in Early Childhood Assistant (ECA) program within the Ontario College of Technology (OCOT) have the opportunity to participate in a number of placements. JINGBAO Bilingual Children’s Center, Safari Kid South Aurora, Safari Kid Markham, iKids Montessori Academy and Top Mandarin Daycare Center are the institutions we’ve been proud to work with. These institutions have a proven record for excellence and devote to develop and enhance kids’ comprehensive abilities in a variety of areas. Their focus is on creating opportunities for children to use their natural curiosity to lead them through discovery, imagination, questioning, learning, and growing. OCOT students can gain invaluable experiences in these institutions that strive to deliver stimulating learning experiences and nurture each child’s all-around physical, language, cognitive, and social-emotional development.