Careers in the Early Years Sector

Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)

• Must be registered with the College. 
• Must have a certificate in Early Childhood Education.

Early Childhood Assistant (EA)

• Does not need to be registered.
• This position works alongside of qualified Early Childhood Educators to assist in all aspects of program.

Enhanced Educator

• No education needed. Education is considered an asset.
• This position works alongside of qualified Early Childhood Educators supporting children with special needs in program.

Supervisor

• Must be an ECE that is registered and has an extensive knowledge of the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA).

Children with special rights

For educators to hear from specialists that work with children with exceptionalities. Topics include FASD, autism, speech and language.  

Upcoming workshops

Thursday September 22, 2022, 6:30-8:00 PM 

Q&A about Autism and Strategies - All Educators 

cmorris@fivecounties.on.ca 

Cooks

For dietary staff to network and share recipes for optimal nutrition. Supported by a dietitian from the health unit. 

Upcoming workshops

Tuesday October 11, 2022, 6:30-7:30 PM

Reflections from Cooks Conference - Dietary Staff

cmorris@fivecounties.on.ca 

Infant and toddler

For educators working with infants and toddlers, to network and explore topics such as nutrition, sensory integration, and age-appropriate loose parts. 

Upcoming workshops

Wednesday November 2, 2022, 6:30-8:00 PM

Developing literacy skills in the early years - Infant/Toddler Educators

hsalmon@fivecounties.on.ca 

Pedagogical leaders

For educators who are pedagogical leaders to study documentation and pedagogy. Focuses on peer mentorship and supporting pedagogical leaders. Topics include side-by-side mentoring, relationship building, transfer of practice and peer mentorship. 

Upcoming workshops

Starting in October, second Tuesday of every month. (but Wednesday in October)

Wednesday October 12, 2022, 5:30-7:00 PM - 4581 Baltimore Road 

Visit to: Watch me Grows outdoor Space (Dress for the weather) 

Tuesday November 8, 2022, 10:00 PM-12:00 AM - 555 Courthouse Rd or TEAMS

Mumfordc@northumberland.ca 

Preschool

For educators working with preschool-age children to network and explore topics such as math, science and risky play. 

Upcoming workshops

Tuesday September 13, 2022, 7:00-8:00 PM - TEAMS

Roots of Aggression in early years-and how to redirect 

selmhurst@fivecounties.on.ca 

School-Age

For educators working with school-age children to network and explore topics such as risky play, self-reg and physical literacy.

Upcoming workshops

TBA

Supervisors

For supervisors to network together and get clarification from advising bodies such as Health Unit-Licensing and Compliance, and Special Resources for Children.

Upcoming workshops

Tuesday October 18, 2022 

ECE Appreciation Day - Management Team

Please share photo's to: mumfordc@northumberland.ca 

Other workshops and events

Virtual PECE Training is available (4 one-hour modules). Email our Early Years Coordinator for more information.