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Early Childhood Education
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ABOUT:
One-year program for students interested in working professionally with young children
Earn six dual enrollment credits with Thomas Nelson Community College
Critical thinking, practical problem-solving, and entrepreneurship opportunities within the field are emphasized
Practical experiences under the supervision of the instructor are required
According to “R U College & Career Ready?” Early Childhood Education, growth in the number of childcare workers is expected to increase 14 percent by 2022. Job growth is expected to be 17 percent for day care administrators as more working parents need care for their children.
STUDENTS STUDY:
Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
Steps to advance children’s physical and intellectual development
Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development
Establishing positive and productive relationships with families
Strategies to manage an effective program of operation
Observation and recording of children’s behavior
Principles of child growth and development
Participation in practical work experiences
PREREQUISITES:
Good academic standing, attendance, and behavior.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking the English Language.
Required to have completed English 10 with a grade of “C” or above.
Have a current Tuberculin skin test.
CAMPUS LOCATION: Woodside Lane, Newport News
SESSIONS: A.M and P.M.
CLASS SIZE: 20
CREDENTIAL(s):
AAFCS Pre PACT
Early Childhood Care and Education Assessment 4017
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS:
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
CLASS FEES:
Program Fees:
For the most up to date CTE Fees please visit the CTE Fees Page.
INSTRUCTOR: Teri Bane teri.bane@nhrec.org (757) 874-4444 ext 5591
BIO:
Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Disorders, Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, I have worked in elementary school and preschool settings
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Child Care Center Director
Family Day Care Provider
Teacher’s Assistant, Day Care Worker or Nursery School Worker
Special Needs Preschool Teacher or Montessori Preschool Teacher
Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary or Special Education Teacher
Recreation Leader or Camp Director
Child Psychologist
BUSINESS PARTNERS:
Newport News Elementary Schools
Williamsburg/James City County Elementary Schools
Smiles and Giggles Learning Center
Friends In Jesus Learning Center
Alston’s Village Learning Center
Griffin Yeates Center Head Start
Gatewood Peep Early Childhood Center
Betty’s Child Care and Educational Center
Grand Kids Child Care
POST SECONDARY PARTNERS:
Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC)