Ontario · NOC 42202

Early Childhood Educator Jobs in Ontario — 2026

15 early childhood educator jobs posted in Ontario in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.

Jobs available
15
Median salary
$53,789
NOC code
42202
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About early childhood educator work in Ontario

Salary range

Postings for early childhood educators and assistants in Ontario run from about $45,240 at the 25th percentile to $55,744 at the 75th, with a median of $53,789 per year (2026-08, 210 postings).

$35,878median $53,789$81,494

NOC code

42202 — Early childhood educators and assistants. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

It depends on the province. Ontario requires registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators; other provinces certify or classify ECEs through the ministry that licenses child care.

What employers ask for: An ECE diploma or degree, the provincial registration or certification level named in the posting, first aid and CPR, and a vulnerable-sector check.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current early childhood educator postings in Ontario are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a early childhood educator in Ontario?
The median salary for early childhood educators and assistants in Ontario is $53,789 per year, with most postings between $45,240 and $55,744 (2026-08). 5 of the 15 current Early Childhood Educator postings in Ontario on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a early childhood educator in Ontario?
It depends on the province. Ontario requires registration with the College of Early Childhood Educators; other provinces certify or classify ECEs through the ministry that licenses child care.
What is the NOC code for early childhood educator?
The NOC 2021 code for early childhood educator is 42202 (Early childhood educators and assistants). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.