Prepare for your early childhood career in Northern Canada

Are you already working in early childhood education, or have you recently accepted a position in a daycare center in the North and are getting ready to move?   

The prospect of starting this new adventure can be exciting, but it can also be a source of apprehension.  

Working in Northern Canada presents unique and exciting challenges, especially for French-speaking early childhood education specialists.   

As a newcomer, you'll be in a culturally diverse environment where nearly 50% of the population is Indigenous. This means you'll need to understand the culture and the way daycare centers operate in the North.   

Collège Nordique offers you a free resource to ease this transition and help you succeed in this new environment.  

Take the Early Childhood Culture in Northern Canada course. 

This free 30-hour online course is designed for early childhood education specialists already working or preparing to work in Canada's northern regions. Accessible at any time, this course provides you with invaluable tools for your integration and professional success.  

Composed of three modules, it includes theoretical courses, forums to ask your questions, exclusive video testimonials from French-speaking immigrants working in early childhood education in Northern Canada, and a certificate of completion at the end of the course.   

The course covers important topics adapted to your situation!

• The cultural transition:  

Moving to the North involves a significant cultural transition. The course includes a series of video testimonials to help you better understand and manage this transition. You'll discover the perspectives of other French-speaking specialists who have successfully met this challenge. 

• Practical childcare techniques:  

Learn essential practical techniques adapted to the Northern context. You'll discover strategies for creating a safe and stimulating environment for children, taking into account the distinct climatic and geographical conditions.

• Communication techniques:  

Effective communication is vital in a multicultural and multilingual context. This course provides you with techniques for successful communication within the community, ensuring a meaningful connection with children, parents and colleagues. 

 By the end of this course, you will be able to:  

• Respond effectively and sensitively to the unique needs of children living in Northern Canada.
• Contribute to the creation of an inclusive, safe and stimulating learning environment for all children.
• Apply early childhood best practices adapted to the Northern context.

Who is this course for?

This course is specially designed for people who are newly hired in a daycare in Northern Canada, or those who already work there, including student helpers.  

Register now on our educational platform! 

By launching this free course, Collège Nordique is aligning with the best practices, offering educators easy access to quality resources that are important for successful integration into a unique environment like Northern Canada.