The Early Childhood Educator Assistant program is designed to provide support and training for internationally trained individuals and residents of York Region with child care credentials or experience with child care experience looking to re-enter the workforce.

LEARN ABOUT

• Workshops related to working in a licensed childcare facility in York Region
• Workshops on job search strategies

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CERTIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Standard First Aid, Emergency CPR, including infant and child CPR; WHMIS and Food Handling

ELIGIBILITY

• 2 years of experience working in a childcare setting in their home country
• Over the age of 18
• Canadian citizen, permanent resident or a protected person
• English at a minimum of CLB 6 to communicate in person with children, parents, and co-workers effectively
• Resides in York Region