Early Childhood Education
| Are you full of energy, love to tell stories, create art, and move to music? Then you have the building blocks to become an early childcare teacher in this ever expanding field where the demand is growing. | What will my classes be like?
| | As you prepare to become an early childcare professional you will realize the early years are the learning years. Start off by discovering how to guide child behavior and promote child safety and nutrition. Plan activities in art, music, science, math, language, large motor, and drama in our pre-school lab and infant Toddler Center. Put your teaching skills to the test by working as an intern in area day care centers. Once you understand the emotional, social, intellectual and physical aspects of young children you can play an important role in making a positive difference in a child's life. | 
| | | | Program Description
| This program is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers serving children. Students will develop skills to plan and implement age-appropriate activities in one of the two operating preschool labs. These skills include developing educational activities for the preschool children in creative arts, math, science, music, and language. Instruction will focus on the positive guidance of child behavior and all aspects of their development. Internships, job shadow,s portfolio development, and other career readiness experiences are available.
In the second year of the program students will be introduced to the organizational management and operation of preschools and child care facilities through projects, observation, and self-directed activities. After meeting specified criteria, including a teacher recommendation, a second year student may be eligible to participate in the on-site internship program in our Infant/Toddler Center. This program will expand student knowledge of early childhood development through hands-on experiences, which aides in the student's overall employability. Internships are available with local business partners. | | | | Employment Opportunities
| - Assistant Teacher
- Children's Librarian
- Children's Social Worker
- Day Care Provider
- Early Childhood Teacher
- Elementary Education Teacher
- Licensing Specialist
- Nanny
- Preschool Director
- Public School Aide
- Recreation Director
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