Program Description
Early Childhood Educator Concentrated OYAP is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high school directly into their post-secondary Early Childhood Educator apprenticeship or diploma program.
In Halton the ECE OYAP is a Partnership Program with Seneca College and both the Halton Catholic District & Halton District School Boards.
Students taking part in this program will be registered as both secondary school students and Seneca College students at the same time, as well as being signed for their apprenticeship. Students will have the unique opportunity to earn both secondary school credits and Seneca College ECE diploma and apprenticeship credits in the same semester.
Note: Grade 12 College or University English is a Seneca College requirement for entry into this course. Community Service hours and the grade 10 literacy requirements must also be completed before you start the program.
Download Link: Early Childhood Educator OYAP Brochure
Program Planning
2009 - 2010 School Year
| Teacher | Location & Phone Number | Offered in Semester | Credit Value | Times |
| Anne Putica puticaa@hcdsb.org | Bishop Reding Secondary School Milton 905 875-0124 Ext 160 | 2 | 4 Coop + 3 Seneca College ECE post secondary credits* | 8:30 am -2:30 pm |
* In order to get your level 1 apprenticeship course, you need to take a total of 5 Seneca College credits (the other 2 credits are offered the following semester). These college credits can be transferable to other colleges.
Proposed 2010-2011 School Year
| Teacher | Location & Phone Number | Offered in Semester | Credit Value | Times |
| Anne Putica puticaa@hcdsb.org | Bishop Reding Secondary School Milton 905 875-0124 Ext 160 | 2 | 4 Coop + 3 Seneca College ECE post secondary credits | 8:30 am -2:30 pm |
Pathway Charts
Early Childhood Educator OYAP
Students taking the ECE OYAP program, will cover the units as outlined by the Ministry of Education Cooperative Education curriculum and the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) curriculum guidelines for Early Childhood Educator.
| The CYW course will cover the following units as outlined in the MTCU Curriculum Guidelines for the Child and Youth Worker through Mohawk College |
| Child Development 1 | Preschool Learning Environment 1 |
| Preschool Learning Environment 1 Practicum | |
| In addition to the units above, students will also have a chance to earn certification in |
| Standard First Aid | Infant, Child and Adult CPR |
| and may also earn worker awareness in |
| WHMIS | Young Worker Awareness Program |
| Passport to Safety | |
Career Opportunities
Early Childhood Educator (ECE): (NOC code 4214)
ECEs work with children in childcare centres and similar settings. Most ECEs work with children between the ages of 2 and 5. ECEs need to understand how children learn and develop, not just cognitively, but physically, socially and emotionally. Some ECEs specialize in working with children with special needs. ECEs design games and activities that are fun but also educational. They need to be creative and resourceful in planning activities that will help children develop and build their self-esteem, as well as keep them interested and motivated. They also need to establish routines that will allow children to feel comfortable and secure.
Other Related Career Pathways: High School, or Elementary Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Childcare Facility Director/Owner, Social Worker, School Counsellor, Recreational Therapist, Psychologist, Pediatrician, Nanny, Marriage and Family Therapist, Camp Counsellor.
Salaries
Salaries vary depending on the occupation from $28,000 - $100,000 per year
Interesting Facts
- 57% of children, not yet enrolled in kindergarten, were enrolled in centre based programs. Centre based programs include Daycare Centres, Nursery School, Pre-kindergarten, Headstart (Source: IES Centre for Education Statistics)
- Average hours per week in non-parental care is 26.9-30.9 hours (Digest for Education Statistics, 2007)
Certificates and Exemptions
Students that are successful in this program earning all four of their Coop credits (440 hours) will earn Concentrated OYAP pre-Apprenticeship Certificate. This indicates that the students have successfully completed the Concentrated OYAP Coop Program and the expectations of the Ministry of Education. Credits earned through Seneca will count towards the Apprenticeship Certification as an Early Childhood Educator and count towards an Early Childhood Education diploma program. Only 3 additional college credits are needed in order to earn an Early Childhood Education Diploma once you have completed your apprenticeship in ECE.
Process:
The OYAP process consists of 4 main stages 1. The information gathering and awareness stage 2. The program contact stage (log onto www.onsorts.ca and choose up to 2 courses that you may be interested in.) 3. The interview preparation stage 4. The interview
To learn more about the process or to start the process you can download the following documents. These documents designed to help you through the process of being accepted into a Concentrated OYAP Program.
Downloads:
You may also pick up a complete package from the School to Career Guidance contact at your present school to book a visit or interview.
For the name of the School to Career Contact at your school go to our Contact Us page.
To apply or find out more about an OYAP school to career program, click here