Early Childhood Development and Care
If you:
• like children
• are creative
• are a team player
• are responsible
• use resources
...then this program is for you!
Career Opportunities:
- Teacher’s Aide
- Day Care Worker
- Nursery School Worker
- Day Care Assistant Teacher
- Family Day Care Provider
- Para Educator
- Preschool Teacher
About the Program:
Throughout this program, students
gain daily practical experiencewith preschool age children in
an on-site nursery school facility. Students also prepare to be assistant
teachers and aides in any classroom environment.
Topics of Study:
- Infant,
Toddler and Preschool Environment & Curriculum
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Nutrition
- Behavior Management
- Creative Learning Activities
- Effective Communication
- Observing & Recording Childhood Behavior
- Family Day Care Operations
- Infant, Toddler and Preschool Development
- Care and Teaching of Infants, Toddlers and Preschool Age
- Developing Instructional Skills
- First Aid/Safety
Available Academic Credit:
- Career and Financial Management
- Technical Reading & Writing
- Health
Certification Opportunities:
- First Aid- 1st Year
- CPR- 2nd Year
- Pediatric AED- 2nd Year
Additional Information
Students should possess a sense of responsibility and
desire to work with young children. A box of creative supplies and
smock are needed. Within six months prior to working in the nursery,
students must have a Tuberculin Mantoux skin test, Tetanus and MMR
updates.
