Play is where success begins
Early childhood educators are specially trained and educated to work with children. They help children learn and develop during their early years.
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What does an early childcare educator do?
You might know them as daycare workers, the people who keep children safe in child care programs. Early childhood educators do more than you may think. These trained professionals inspire young minds by helping children learn, grow and discover.
Why are early childhood educators important?
Kids grow up fast. Their early years fly by and those are the years where most of their development happens. It’s important to have trained educators who help children make the most out of this short period in their lives. That’s where early childhood educators come in.
Early childhood educators do important and purposeful work. Through playful learning, early childhood educators support children to learn and develop early literacy, mathematics and spatial skills. They support play for active, engaged, meaningful and socially interactive learning.
Early childhood educators play an essential role in a child’s social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cognitive development. They also help prepare children for the transition to school.
How can you become an early childhood educator?
If you want to directly inspire and influence the next generation, consider a career in early childhood education. Courses are offered by Yukon College and other accredited institutions.
You can apply for funding to study early childhood education
Bursaries are available to help with full and part-time course work.
