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Work Matters - Early Childhood Educators - Job Seekers

This survey is focused on gathering a job seeker's input who has had previous experience in child care and/or is interested in a career in early childhood education.  If you are currently a certified ECE, please visit the following survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/work-matters-ECE-worker 

An Early Childhood Educator is defined as someone who develops and implements child-care programs that support and promote the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development of children as well as plans and maintains an environment that protects the health, security, and well-being of children.
1.Which county do you reside in?(Required.)
2.Please enter the year you were born (enter 4 digits for the year; for example, 1980):
3.Indicate the gender you identify with: 
4.Do you identify with a specific group of individuals (for example, newcomer to Canada, ethnicity, etc.)?
5.Have you ever worked or have experience working in childhood education?
6.Would a job position in this sector be a second career for you? (Required.)
7.Please select challenges you have encountered in attaining a job in this sector (check all that apply):(Required.)
8.On a scale from "Not Important" to "Extremely Important" rate what is most important to you in a career.(Required.)
Not Important
Neutral
important
Very Important
Extremely Important
Wage
Vacation / Personal Days
Flexibility
Company Culture
Recognition
Medical Benefits 
Communication
Work/Life balance
Professional development opportunities
Pension and other monetary incentives (ie. RRSPs)
Efficiency
Mental health benefits
Diversity and Inclusion in workplace
9.What resources do you use to search and apply for a job? (Select all that apply)
10.Would you be interested in participating in a virtual roundtable discussion (90 mins) to highlight the issues job seekers are faced with then entering this sector?
11. Please share any other comments you have below:
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