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Early
Childhood
Education
Children
learn
from
the
world
around
them. The
Early
Childhood
Education program at Career & Tech's Albany campus is designed for students interested in teaching at
the preschool or elementary level and making a difference in the
lives of youngsters. In this program, students
learn
all
aspects
of
the
early
childhood field
and put theory
into
practice
by
working
with
children
in
a
variety
of
child
care
settings.
Early Childhood
Education students learn about child development, family psychology,
instructional theory and techniques, applied academics and career
opportunities, and they put knowledge into practice by working with
children in a variety of educational settings.
Students may test for
the national early childhood career and technical endorsement (NOCTI)
exam. Upon completion of the program, they are prepared for a
position in the early childhood field or for advanced study at
college. Early Childhood Education is a great foundation for further
study toward becoming an elementary (PreK to grade 3) teacher or
special education teacher. Students who are interested in this
program must complete an application and interview.
Career
Opportunities:
Head Start assistant teacher
Child care assistant teacher
Family child care provider
Nursery school assistant teacher
Elementary school aide K-2
Special needs aide
After-school aide
With Further Education:
Child care lead teacher
Elementary teacher PreK-3
Special education teacher
Units
of
Study:
Introduction to early
childhood programs
Child growth and development
Creative activities
Guidance and discipline
Program management
Parent/teacher/community involvement
Guiding children with special needs
Health/safety/sanitation
Curriculum development
Nutrition
Observation of young children
Integrated English (2nd year students or seniors)
College
Articulation:
Schenectady County Community College
SUNY Cobleskill
Portfolio:
Students create
a
portfolio
which
they
present
to
teachers,
administrators,
peers
and/or
industry
professionals.
The
portfolio
includes
employability
information
and
exemplary
work
in
technical
and
communication
skills
that
students
have
created
and
developed
over
the
course
of
the
year. Academic
Prerequisites:
Child
Development
Skills
in
English
and
math
Computer
skills Professional
Requirements:
Uniform
shirt
for
field
work
Workbook
and
assorted
teacher
supplies Post-Secondary
Education:
Students
are
prepared
to
pursue
further
education
such
as
a
2-year
or
a
4-year
degree
in
early
childhood
education
or
a
4-year
degree
in
elementary
education. Application:
Students
interested
in
Early
Childhood
Education
are
requested
to
complete
and
mail
back
an
application.
Click
below:
Early
Childhood Education
Adobe
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the
application.
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