Early Childhood Education (CIP 19.0708)
The Early Childhood Education program offers training for employment in the Early Childhood profession or a strong foundation for continuing into post-secondary education. This "teacher training" course emphasizes the curriculum as the development of the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe, healthy, positive, developmentally appropriate, high-quality care for young children. Classroom instruction is reinforced with hands-on experience teaching toddler and preschool-age children who are enrolled in the WMCTC Buckaroo Preschool.
PROGRAM CONCENTRATIONS:
Managing effective programs
Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
Observing and recording children’s behavior
Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
Understanding principles of child development and learning
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ELIGIBLE: Yes
MEDIAN SALARY (Via O*NET OnLine):
Childcare Provider & Assistant $30,370
Education & Childcare Administrator $54,290
Kindergarten Teacher (Except Spec. Ed) $62,690
Nannies $30,370
Recreation Workers $34,410
COLLEGE CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES:
1 to 1 Agreements:
Eastern University
St. Francis Worldwide
SOAR:
COMPANIES STUDENTS HAVE WORKED WITH:
Bright Beginnings
Goddard
Kiddie Academy (Royersford)
Magic Memories
Red Hill Christian School
PROGRAM SYLLABUS - Syllabus Link
PROGRAM TASK LIST - Task List Link
CAREER OPTIONS:
Childcare Workers
Elementary School Teachers (except Special Ed.)
Kindergarten Teachers (except Special Ed.)
Nannies
Recreation Workers
Teacher Assistants
CERTIFICATIONS:
CDA Ready
Pediatric CPR/First Aid
OSAH 10-Hour Certification
Pennsylvania Skills Certification (NOCTI)