Job prospects Early Childhood Educator - Junior Kindergarten in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Early childhood educators and assistants in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be moderate for Early childhood educators and assistants (NOC 42202) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Early childhood educators and assistants in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

• Approximately 270 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Early childhood educators and assistants mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 84%
  • Educational services (NAICS 61): 16%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology