Early childhood educators and assistants
National Occupation Code (NOC): 4214 ยท Browse All Occupations
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. They are employed in child-care centres, daycare centres, kindergartens, agencies for exceptional children and other settings where early childhood education services are provided. Supervisors of early childhood educators and assistants are included in this unit group.
Alternate Job Titles
- Assistant ECE
- Baby-care Worker
- Baby-care Worker Assistant
- Baby-care Workers Supervisor
- Child Care Worker - Daycare
- Child Care Worker Assistant
- Daycare Aide
- Daycare Attendant
- Daycare Co-ordinator
- Daycare Helper
- Daycare Supervisor
- Daycare Teacher
- Daycare Worker
- Daycare Worker Assistant
- Early Childhood Assistant
- Early Childhood Education Worker
- Early Childhood Educator - Junior Kindergarten
- Early Childhood Educator - Kindergarten
- Early Childhood Educator - Preschool
- Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)
- Early Childhood Educator Assistant
- Early Childhood Educator Assistant - Junior Kindergarten
- Early Childhood Educator Assistant - Kindergarten
- Early Childhood Program Staff Assistant
- Early Childhood Program Supervisor
- Early Childhood Supervisor
- ECE Assistant
- Educator Assistant - Junior Kindergarten
- Infant Daycare Workers Supervisor
- Infants' Daycare Worker
- Nursery School Aide
- Nursery School Helper
- Nursery School Teacher
- Preschool Helper
- Preschool Supervisor
- Child Care Worker Assistant
- Daycare Helper
- Daycare Supervisor
- Daycare Worker
- Early Childhood Assistant
- Early Childhood Education Worker
- Early Childhood Educator - Preschool
- Early Childhood Educator (E.C.E.)
- Early Childhood Educator Assistant
- Early Childhood Program Staff Assistant
- Early Childhood Supervisor
- Preschool Helper
- Preschool Supervisor
- Daycare Teacher
- Educator Assistant - Junior Kindergarten
- Nursery School Teacher
- Registered Early Childhood Educator
- Early Childhood Educator
- Childcare Worker
- Childcare Provider
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for early childhood educators and assistants.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | $18,329 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $17,434 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | $21,625 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $31,858 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | $26,990 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $23,043 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $26,868 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for early childhood educators and assistants.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $26,868 |
| Female | $22,517 |
Extracted Salary Information (64 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for early childhood educators and assistants.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for early childhood educators and assistants
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 1,310 |
| 25 to 34 years | 2,545 |
| 35 to 44 years | 2,315 |
| 45 to 54 years | 1,935 |
| 55 to 64 years | 820 |
| 65 to 74 years | 140 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |
| Total | 9,065 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for early childhood educators and assistants. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 6,020 |
| Part Time | 3,090 |
| Total | 9,115 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for early childhood educators and assistants. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 225 |
| Female | 8,830 |
| Total | 9,065 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for early childhood educators and assistants. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 8,635 |
| Self Employed | 425 |
| Total | 9,065 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for early childhood educators and assistants. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 8,655 |
| Unemployed | 410 |
| Total | 9,065 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for early childhood educators and assistants. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 180 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 1,090 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 180 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 4,505 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 390 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 2,765 |
| Total | 9,115 |
