This is a two-year program for high school juniors and seniors
Skills
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Guide infant, toddler, preschool, special needs, and school-age children to learn, think, and develop curiosity
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Operate a state-certified preschool
- Create, research, and provide developmentally-appropriate experiences for children
Credentials
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College Credits - The University of Akron Wayne College & North Central State College
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Certifications
- Internships
Career Opportunities
• Careers:
- Preschool, infant, or toddler teacher or assistant
- Head Start teacher or assistant
- School-age program lead teacher or assistant
- Aide for those with disabilities or special needs
- Nanny
- Paraprofessional
• Laboratory and Field Experiences:
- Teaching preschool in an early childhood classroom
- Working with infants and toddlers
- Teaching in kindergarten and elementary school classrooms
- Teaching in Head Start classrooms
- Teaching children with special needs
- Preparing lesson plans in language and literacy, music and movement, art, sensory, dramatic play, science, math and social studies
- Leading parent conferences for preschool children
- Developing leadership skills
- Incorporating technology
- Learn childcare business & operations
Additional Information
Students in this program belong to Educators Rising (EdRising). It provides opportunities for competition, leadership and community service projects.
The program operates a preschool. For more information or to enroll, call Instructor Debra McDonald at 330-669-7080.
Career Opportunities Brochure 24-25
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