Working in childcare and early learning in Alberta

NOC 42202

Early childhood educators plan, implement and reflect upon experiences that help children develop socially, creatively, intellectually, physically and emotionally. They work across age groups and settings, build relationships with families and other professionals, and document their observations of children.

Average, Alberta

$35,671$19.05/hr

Typical range

$15.50–$24.51per hour

Starting out

$15.00–$22.63per hour

Employed in Alberta

19,725people

What employers look forMinimum one year post-secondary in early learning and child care, which is what this program delivers.

Read this alongsidealis records an average of 36.8 hours a week for this occupation, below full time. The annual figure reflects that.

Source: 2023 Alberta Wage and Salary Survey and the 2024–2026 occupational outlook, published on alis. These figures describe the occupation across Alberta, not Robin graduates.