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Workplace Field Placement: Part-time Program

Educator addresses a group of young children outside the Early Learning Centre

If you are currently employed in the early childhood studies sector, Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Early Childhood Studies offers you the flexibility to complete your fourth-year placement course at your workplace if the following criteria is met:

  • Admitted to Part-Time Direct-Entry program
  • Have worked full-time in an early childhood education or educational setting for at least six continuous months (in the same position)
  • Clear academic standing
  • Approval of a key project with tasks that are outside your regular job description and responsibilities
  • Setting, field educator, and proposal must be approved by the field education coordinator
  • Placement agreement between Toronto Metropolitan University and the placement site is in place
  • Students employed by a school board must have worked full-time in the same position and classroom for five months.