Early Childhood Education
(Previously Child Development)
This two-year program prepares students to be primary providers of home, family, or institution based childcare services by focusing on the planning, organizing, and conducting of meaningful play and learning activities; child monitoring and supervision; recordkeeping and referral procedures and work-based learning experiences in on-site pre-kindergarten classes under the supervision of the instructor. Students also prepare for continuing education leading to career in early childhood fields (e.g., medical, social services, education). During the second year, students focus on occupational skills needed by personnel employed in early childhood-related careers, such as education, medical/health care, social services, counseling, psychology, and entrepreneurship while continuing work-based learning experiences. This program prepares students for the Child Development Associate (CDA) certification to either earn during their second year of the program or soon after pending completion of all requirements.
This program will be held at the Chester Early Childhood Academy. Transportation will be provided from the home high school to the Courthouse Tech Center location, then from Courthouse to the Chester Early Childhood Academy.
Chester Early Childhood Academy
Occupation Opportunities
Elementary School Teacher
Child Care Worker
Teacher Assistant
Certification Opportunities
CPR/First Aid and AED
Child Development Associate (CDA)
Credits for this Program Include:
Year 1
Early Childhood Ed. I (2 Credits)
Intro to Early Childhood Ed. (1 Credit)
Year 2
Early Childhood Ed. II (2 Credits)
Work Based Learning (1 Credit)
Preferred Aptitudes
Ability to work independently with small children
Enjoy teaching and supervising children
Good interpersonal skills and initiative
Demonstrate adaptability to change
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