Early Childhood Education
People often say that their first teacher is their most memorable teacher. You can help young children get the right start in life through a career in Early Childhood Education.
Learn to:
- Work in an early childhood education center that promotes physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Establish an environment for children birth through age 8 that encourages safety, developmentally-appropriate play, exploration and learning.
- Demonstrate professional and business skills necessary to operate a successful preschool or early childhood education center.
- Supervise, guide and care for children during their learning experiences in art, music, social studies, science, language and literacy, and dramatic play.
(Note: This is a high school program. For options for adults, click here.)
College Credits
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In this program you can earn college credit!
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Career Pathways
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- Preschool assistant
- Preschool teacher
- Early childhood center director
- Childcare provider
- Elementary teacher
- Social worker
- Child psychologist
- Intervention specialist
Career Credentials
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- Child Development Associate (CDA)
- Parapro
- Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
- Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention
- Communicable Disease Prevention for Childcare Professionals
- Pediatric/adult CPR, AED, First Aid
Currently offered; subject to change
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