Today, the Honourable Brian Warr, Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development virtually joined the Association of Early Childhood Educators to proclaim Early Childhood Educators Week, May 24-30.
Early Childhood Educators Week acknowledges and celebrates the crucial role early childhood educators play in the lives of children. The knowledge and expertise of early childhood educators guides children’s early learning and development through well-planned play-based learning and exploration of the environment, and provides essential support for families.
There are approximately 2,200 certified early childhood educators in communities throughout the province working in child care centres, family child care homes, family resource centres, educational institutions, businesses, and not-for-profit organizations.
The Provincial Government is making investments to support early childhood educators and families. Bursaries and grants, up to $7,500, are available for early childhood educators who are upgrading their qualifications. There is also an income supplement up to $16,900; one of the best in the country.
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“This week presents a valuable opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the crucial role our early childhood educators play in the lives of our children, which has become even more evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. I thank early childhood educators for their dedication and commitment to providing essential support to families throughout the year and more importantly during this unprecedented time.”
Honourable Brian Warr
Minister of Education and Early Childhood Education
“It is important that we pause to celebrate early childhood educators as essential workers and recognize their contributions to society as a whole, especially during these challenging times. Thank you to our early childhood educators for your endless compassion and dedication to the children and families of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Sheena Winsor
Chairperson, Association of Early Childhood Educators NL
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Media contacts
Tina Coffey
Education and Early Childhood Development
709-729-1906, 687-9903
tcoffey@gov.nl.ca
Skye Taylor
Association of Early Childhood Educators NL
709-579-3028, 877-579-3028
executivedirector@aecenl.ca