As an early childhood educator, you plan and organize activities for preschool and school-aged children. You also lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth.
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Entrance Requirements
- Grade 12 with English Language Arts A30 and B30*
- English language requirement
- Criminal record check, immunization record, Standard First Aid, and CPR may all be required prior to practicum.
Please note that if you do not meet these entrance requirements, special admissions options may be available.
*Grade 12 is not required for Level 1 Early Childhood Education courses, which is a requirement to work in licensed Saskatchewan child care centres.
Maple Creek
Completion of ECE 106, ECE 142 and HUMD 183 meet the Ministry's minimum training requirements for Level 1 Early Childhood Education certification and qualifies you to receive a Certificate of Achievement from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. These three courses are also recognized as dual credit allowing you to simultaneously earn Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Grade 12 credits.
An additional ten courses and two practicums meet the license requirement for Level 2 certification.
All classes are delivered in the evening and live streamed from the Swift Current Campus. A facilitator will be onsite to support students.
Part-time classes offered in 2023-24 are:
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (ECE Level 1)
-Dynamics of Play 1 (ECE 106): October 3-December 20, 2023
-Health, Safety, and Nutrition (ECE 142): January 8-March 14, 2024
-Child Guidance 1 (HUMD 183): March 18-May 24, 2024
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 1 (ECE Level 2)
- Practicum 1 (PRAC 104): September 7-October 6, 2023
- Growth and Development of Young Children (HUMD 102): September 7-October 5, 2023
- Professionalism (PD 100): November 21-December 19, 2023
- Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 1 (ECE 108): February 13-March 19, 2024
- Curriculum Design in Early Childhood Education 2 (ECE 109): May 2-June 11, 2024
Please note: This program combines essential skills training and Early Childhood Education courses so you'll be ready to start a new career working with children.
Swift Current
Completion of ECE 106, ECE 142 and HUMD 183 meet the Ministry's minimum training requirements for Level 1 certification. Completion of these three courses also qualifies you to receive a Certificate of Achievement from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. An additional ten courses and two practicums meet the license requirement for Level 2 certification.
All classes are delivered in the evening.
Part-time classes offered in 2022-23 are:
LEVEL 1 – CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
-Child Guidance 1 (HUMD 183): September 8-October 18, 2022
-Health, Safety, and Nutrition (ECE 142): November 22-December 20, 2022
-Dynamics of Play 1 (ECE 106): February 28-March 28, 2023
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 1 (ECE Level 2)
-Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE 100): October 20-November 17, 2022
- Effective Relationships in Early Childhood Environments (ECE 107): January 17-February 14, 2023
- Observation 1 (ECE 181): April 4-May 9, 2023
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 2 (ECE Level 3)
-No courses are scheduled for this level in 2022-23
Warman
Completion of ECE 106, ECE 142 and HUMD 183 meet the Ministry's minimum training requirements for Level 1 certification. Completion of these three courses also qualifies you to receive a Certificate of Achievement from Saskatchewan Polytechnic. An additional ten courses and two practicums meet the license requirement for Level 2 certification.
The full-time program begins in January and classes are delivered during the day. Students will take all the courses listed to the right. A full course schedule will be provided upon acceptance to the program.
Part-time classes are delivered in the evening and offered from September-June. Part-time classes offered in 2022-23 are:
LEVEL 1 – CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT (ECE Level 1)
– Child Guidance 1 (HUMD 183): January 19-April 27, 2023
– Health, Safety & Nutrition (ECE 142): May 2-30, 2023
– Dynamics of Play 1 (ECE 106): June 1-29, 2023
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 1 (ECE Level 2)
– Introduction to Early Childhood Education (ECE 100): September 6-October 18, 2022
– Observations (ECE 181): October 25-December 14, 2022
– Growth & Development of Young Children (HUMD 102): January 3-February 14, 2023
– Professionalism (PD100): February 28-April 25, 2023
– Effective Relationships in Early Childhood Environments (ECE 107): May 2-June 13, 2023
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION YEAR 2 (ECE Level 3)
– Responsive Care for School Age Children (ECE 226): September 6-October 20, 2022
– Inclusion in Early Learning and Childcare Settings (ECE 203): October 27, 2022-January 12, 2023
– Child Guidance 2 (HUMD 200): January 17-March 1, 2023
– Anti-bias Education in Early Childhood (ECE 220): March 7-April 26, 2023
– Introduction to Administration of Early Childhood Education (ADMN 208): May 2-June 13, 2023
What You Will Learn
This part-time diploma program gives you an understanding of children’s varying physical, social, cognitive, creative and emotional development stages and teaches the importance of play as a vehicle for learning.
Career Opportunities
As an early childhood educator you will plan and organize activities for preschool and school-aged children. You will also lead children in activities to stimulate and develop their intellectual, physical and emotional growth. Employment may be obtained in early learning centres, preschools and private day homes, to name just a few.
Earning Potential
In 2022, the wage estimates for early childhood educators and assistants in Saskatchewan was $13.00-$24.12 per hour, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Immigration and Career Training. Employees may earn more or less depending on their employer, location, size of company, training, experience and hours worked.
Find Out More
Course offerings vary from year to year based on demand. To find out more about the Early Childhood Education program, book an appointment with a student adviser today.
Maple Creek
Phone: 306-662-3829
Toll-free: 1 (866) 296-2472
Swift Current
Email
Phone: 306-773-1531
Toll-free: 1(866) 296-2472
Warman
Email
Phone: 306-242-5377
Toll-free: 1(866) 296-2472
