Salary Expectations and Finding a Job

Salary Expectations

According to the Government of Canada’s Labour Market Information website, the average hourly wage for Early Childhood Educators and Early Childhood Assistants ranges from $14.40 to $16.90 per hour, depending on where you live in Ontario. (This information is based on a survey done in 2009.) ECE supervisors and program administrators can expect to earn more.

Finding a Job in Early Childhood Education

  • A good way to start looking for a job is to contact the licensed child care facilities in your community.
  • With full-day early learning for kindergarten children, many new ECE jobs will be created. Try approaching your local Board of Education.
  • Visit the Best Start website of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services to learn more about early education programs in your area.
  • Ontario Early Years Centres are places where children up to the age of six and their parents or caregivers take part in activities together. Visit the Early Years Centre in your community and ask for information about other local programs for young children.
  • Visit the Children’s Services page of the City of Toronto website to learn about programs and services for children in the Toronto area.
  • Visit Settlement.org to find websites where employment opportunities are posted.

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Find more information in this website about programs and resources that help newcomers to Ontario find employment.