Career Opportunities

Thinking of Pursuing a Career as a Kindergarten / Elementary School Teacher?

Capilano's Bachelor or Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) has been confirmed as acceptable degree paths into the Elementary Education stream in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. Look at our ECCE Degree website on how to apply or contact the ECCE Department. ECCE Degree students planning on applying to the PDP Elementary Education stream at SFU and would like more information on required electives may contact Advising at Capilano University or the Admissions Department at SFU.

Online M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (ECEO) Program at UBC

Beginning September 2012, The Institute for Early Childhood Education and Research is offering a two-year, part-time M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (ECEO) program entirely online. See website for details.

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“Painting with roses, snow in the water table, feathers in the block corner....these are just some of the unique, out of the box, ways that the ECCE graduates I employ from Capilano University explore and theorize with children about the world around them.” Natalie Whyte, North Shore Child Care Centre
Graduates of the ECCE programs have found rewarding careers such as:

Working in licensed preschool and daycare centres

Special Education Assistant in some school districts

Community Care Licensing Assessor

Supervising staff and management positions in childcare organizations

Consultant or Researcher

Guiding and sustaining organizations that influence policy

Teacher Educator

Director of Family Programming in community organizations

Leadership role in advocacy for children, families, and early childhood education

Contributing to policy development

Supported Child Development

“North Shore Neighbourhood House is always thrilled to hire Capilano graduates from the ECCE department. Often we have already worked with the grads on their practicums and have an established relationship with them. Staff that come from the Cap program are very skilled in programming and child development." Lisa Hubbard, Manager of Childcare, North Shore Neighbourhood House

"We have found graduates of Capilano University’s ECCE program to be prepared to work as competent team members. The students we have hired are eager to continue their learning journey and further enhance their skills." Bev Superle, Coordinator, Mt. Seymour Preschool