Early Childhood Learning courses

About Early Childhood Education - Special Needs Educator in College of the Rockies

The Special Needs Educator Diploma is awarded upon successful completion of an Early Childhood Education certificate or equivalent, plus the required courses in the Special Needs Educator program. The Special Needs diploma is available online on a part-time basis, providing the opportunity for you to work while going to school. If you are currently registered with the BC Community Care Facilities Licensing Branch, you will be eligible for a certificate as Special Needs Educator (SNE) once you have completed the diploma.

Diploma students can enter into their courses in September, January or April of each year.

Individuals who choose to work as Early Childhood Educators should:

• Be caring and have the desire to make a difference in the lives of children.
• Be comfortable providing fair but firm discipline
• Have strong communication skills with children and parents of various cultural backgrounds.

Why Choose an Early Childhood Special Needs Educator Career?

• Work in a variety of settings including: child care centres, early learning programs, preschool programs, schools, recreational facilities and more.
• Work BC forecasts an opening of close to 6,300 jobs to replace retiring workers over the next 10 years with an additional 3,000 openings due to economic growth.
• Work BC: Industry sources report that those with a Special Needs diploma are being employed as teaching assistants in elementary school classrooms.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 50% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:  Overall 6.0 with no band below 6.0.
• TOEFL: iBT 80
• PTE: 50 (minimum 49 in each component)

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