Training in Early Childhood Education Techniques (AEC/ACS) in Montreal

Title and duration:

• Early Childhood educator 60
• Writing and summarizing French texts 45
• Childcare Safety 45
• Child observation 45
• Introduction to the overall development of the child (0-3 years) 60
• Professional communication skills 45
• Child health in child care environments 45
• Development of meaningful relationships with the child 45
• Overall child development (3-12 years) 60
• Development of child autonomy 45

Internship I: Initiation 135

• Creative skills in the workplace 45
• Educational activities for children aged 0-2 years 75
• Educational activities for children aged 3-5 years 75
• Educational activities for children aged 6-12 75
• Behavioural interventions 60

Internship 2: Integration 240

AEC/ACS main functions

Early childhood educators perform some or all of the following duties:

• develop and implement early childhood education programs that promote the physical, cognitive, emotional and social development of children;
• direct children's activities by telling them stories, teaching them songs, taking them to places of interest in the region and giving them the opportunity to express their creativity through art, role-playing, music and physical activity;
• plan and maintain an environment that protects the health, safety and well-being of children;
• assess children's abilities, skills, interests and needs, and discuss children's progress or problems with parents and other staff;
• observe children to identify learning difficulties or behavioural problems, and prepare reports for parents, guardians or supervisors;
• guide and assist children to develop good eating, toileting and dressing habits;
• establish relationships with colleagues and other community service providers for children and work with them;
• plan and organize activities for school-age children participating in before- and after-school child care programs, as required;
• monitor and coordinate the activities of other early childhood educators and assistants, as required.

AEC/ACS Employment Prospects

Analysis of the work situation according to the needs of Montreal Urban Agglomeration.

According to Emploi Québec, we are facing strong demographic growth, which explains the high demand in this field of work. As the government is committed to creating new places in the child care system, there will be a greater demand for people trained in early childhood education. Both public and private child care services, will need to hire qualified people. Current regulations require that a ratio of two out of three qualified educators be maintained. Due to frequent maternity leave, the hiring of temporary staff is necessary. In addition, the professional prospects for 2013/2017 in the Montreal region are favourable. The Government of Quebec has chosen to meet the needs of families regarding the care of their child. There will therefore be many job opportunities in this field in the coming years.

Admission criteria

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