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Education and Teaching Assistant Programs at Ontario Colleges

What to expect from a career as an Educational Assistant or ESL Teacher

Education and teaching is one of the most rewarding careers a person can pursue. There are a number of ways you can enter this field, as well as a number of program options available. Education and teaching assistant programs at Ontario colleges train students for careers as educational assistants, English as a Second Language teachers and more, giving them the academic preparation and people skills necessary to successfully run a classroom.

If you’re interested in a career in education and want to learn more about the options available to you, here’s what you need to know. More

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BORÉAL SUDBURY OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

ADMINISTRATION DES SERVICES DE GARDE À L'ENFANCE (POST-DIPLÔME)


  • Program Code: AGED
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CAMBRIAN BARRYDOWNE (SUDBURY) OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

APPLIED LEARNING DISABILITY STRATEGIST


  • Program Code: LDGC
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

New Program.

LA CITÉ OTTAWA OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

AUTISME ET SCIENCES DU COMPORTEMENT


  • Program Code: 71601
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA KING OPEN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT


  • Program Code: BCD
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: DEGREE
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SENECA NEWNHAM OPEN 4 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

BACHELOR OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT


  • Program Code: BCD
  • Credential: DEGREE
  • Program Level: DEGREE
  • Program Type: CO-OP
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

GEORGE BROWN ST JAMES CAMPUS OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

COLLEGE TEACHERS TRAINING (FOR INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED PROFESSIONALS)


  • Program Code: R403
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is For Internationally Educated Professionals.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WORKER


  • Program Code: 0436A01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

GEORGE BROWN RYERSON UNIVERSITY OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD ASSISTANT


  • Program Code: C105
  • Credential: CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN PEMBROKE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0430X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN PERTH OPEN 45 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0430X04F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 35 WEEKS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0398X05F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: ACCELERATED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This intensive program is also a mobile learning program which requires students to supply and use a laptop or other device specified by the program.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE CLOSED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0430X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

Highly competitive: number of qualified applicants exceeds program capacity. Applications received after Feb 1 are placed on a wait list. This mobile learning program requires students to supply and use a laptop or other device specified by the program.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0430X01F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: Y

Notes:

Highly competitive: number of qualified applicants exceeds program capacity. Applications received after Feb 1 are placed on a wait list. This mobile learning program requires students to supply and use a laptop or other device specified by the program.

CONFEDERATION DISTANCE EDUCATION OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION DRYDEN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION FORT FRANCES OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION GERALDTON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION KENORA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION MARATHON OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION RED LAKE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION SIOUX LOOKOUT OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION THUNDER BAY OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

CONFEDERATION WAWA OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 0102
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH WAITLISTED 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - May Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 07911
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 07911
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 07911
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER NORTH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - May Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 07911
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

HUMBER ORANGEVILLE OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: 07911
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

NORTHERN KIRKLAND LAKE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: A065
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

NORTHERN MOOSONEE AND COMMUNITY BASED OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: A209
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

NORTHERN TIMMINS (PORCUPINE) (SITE 1) OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: A003
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING PETERBOROUGH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: EC
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING PETERBOROUGH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION


  • Program Code: EC
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE CLOSED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - May Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (FULL-TIME ONLINE)


  • Program Code: 0430X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (FULL-TIME ONLINE)


  • Program Code: 0430X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (FULL-TIME ONLINE)


  • Program Code: 0430X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

ALGONQUIN WOODROFFE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - May Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (FULL-TIME ONLINE)


  • Program Code: 0430X09F
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: DISTANCE EDUCATION
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

This Program Is Offered Full-Time Online.

CONFEDERATION THUNDER BAY OPEN 2 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - ACCELERATED for BA, BEd


  • Program Code: 0137
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: ACCELERATED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

BORÉAL KAPUSKASING OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

ÉDUCATION EN SERVICES À L'ENFANCE


  • Program Code: GEEN
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: French
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

NIAGARA WELLAND CAMPUS OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT


  • Program Code: 0103
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

NIAGARA WELLAND CAMPUS OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT


  • Program Code: 0103
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK BRANTFORD LAURIER CENTRE OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT


  • Program Code: 747
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

MOHAWK FENNELL (HAMILTON) OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT


  • Program Code: 747
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SHERIDAN TRAFALGAR (OAKVILLE) WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT


  • Program Code: PCESD
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

ST. CLAIR MAIN WAITLISTED 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT


  • Program Code: B899
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING PETERBOROUGH OPEN 4 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT (FORMERLY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT)


  • Program Code: ED
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

FLEMING PETERBOROUGH OPEN 3 SEMESTERS 2013 - Sep Visit

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT - ADVANCED STANDING (FORMERLY EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - ADVANCED STANDING)


  • Program Code: EDD
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 2
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SHERIDAN TRAFALGAR (OAKVILLE) OPEN 1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT - INTENSIVE


  • Program Code: PEDSI
  • Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
  • Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
  • Program Type: ACCELERATED
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SAULT MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2013 - Sep Visit

GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE - LIBERAL STUDIES


  • Program Code: 1100
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes:

SAULT MAIN OPEN 2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS) 2014 - Jan Visit

GENERAL ARTS AND SCIENCE - LIBERAL STUDIES


  • Program Code: 1100
  • Credential: DIPLOMA
  • Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
  • Program Type: REGULAR
  • Language of Instruction: English
  • Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
  • Highly Competitive: N

Notes: