Early Childhood Education
This is the perfect program for students who love working with young children! Early Childhood Education qualifies you for a variety of professional positions. Learning about the education profession all while having a hand in the development of our preschoolers at our on-site preschool. At our on-site preschool, students 2.9 to 5 years old participate in multi-sensory, meaningful learning experiences created and produced by the high school students. These lessons and activities prepare young students for transition into elementary school. In our program, students receive a snap shot of the teaching profession while building employability skills such as cooperation and responsibility.
Highlights
Hands-on Experience Participating in our Laboratory Classroom
Exploration of Child Growth and Development
Planning and Leading Lessons and Activities for our Preschool Students
Practice in Curriculum Development and Differentiated Instruction
Lesson Planning
Introduction to the Responsive Classroom Style of Teaching
Interdisciplinary Team Settings
Employability Preparedness
Career Opportunities in Early Childhood Education
Entry Level Occupations
- Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher
- Preschool Assistant Teacher
- Aide in Public Schools
- Before/After School Care
- Day Care Center Aide
- ABA Tutor
- Paraprofessional
- Recreational Worker
- Camp Counselor
- Nanny
- Special Needs Aide
With Experience and a College Degree
- Public/Private School Teacher Grades Preschool -12
- ELL/ESL Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- School/Guidance Counselor
- Social Worker
- Expressive Arts Therapist
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst
- Librarian
- Speech and Language Pathologist
- Early Intervention Specialist
- Occupational Therapist
- Child Life Specialist
- Family Counselor