Program offered is a Diploma.

This 2 year Diploma Program is designed to qualify you as a Licensed Early Childhood Special Needs Educator in British Columbia. You will be certified to work with 3 to 5 year old children in a variety of childcare settings, including daycare centres and pre-schools. You may even want to start your own daycare business!MTI Community College specializes in teaching the Reggio Emilia approach to childcare in the Year 1 component of the Diploma. The Reggio Emilia approach is based on following the children’s interests, involving them in hands-on, multi-sensory activities and active exploration. The teacher works with the children as a guide and co-explorer, using interests and abilities as a blueprint. Year 2 of the Diploma program prepares you to work with special needs children in supported childcare settings. You will gain the knowledge and practical experience necessary to be successful when working with children that require additional support in their development.When you attend classes at MTI, you receive individualized service and specialized training due in our small class size settings. Our approach is to provide you with knowledge-based education and mentorship using highly qualified instructional staff.You will complete 3 practicum experiences in the Diploma Program that will provide you with excellent training, networking and job prospects. Students who complete the Early Childhood Care & Education Special Needs Diploma, and who successfully complete 500 hours of work experience under a licensed Early Childhood Educator, will be eligible for registration with the Provincial Childcare Facilities Licensing Board, Ministry of Health, as both a Licensed ECE and Special Needs Educator.Completion of the ECCE Special Needs Diploma gives you the opportunity for advancement into Supervisory Roles in ECCE settings. In most centres, it is preferred that Supervisors have completed both the Special Needs and Infant & Toddler Diploma Programs.Disclaimer: Student intake monthly. MTI Community College reserves the right to revise or cancel any rule, regulation, or description published on our website at any time.MTI will provide you with career preparation where we help you with your resume and assist you in finding employment as an Early Childhood Educator. We know our program will work for you as it did for the over 98% of MTI ECE grads that got employed last year.

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