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Early Childhood Education / Human Services

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Course Description: 

In the Early Childhood program, students learn about the characteristics, needs, and behavior of young children. After learning basic skills, students operate a nursery school for practical experience. They prepare, plan, and execute the daily nursery school program. Internships are available at other facilities in order to explore various career choices in the human services field. Increased need for preschool education, day-care programs, and human services creates a demand for jobs in this field

Topics Covered:

Developmental theories
Child development
Tutoring and teaching techniques
Creating visual and audiovisual aids
Health and safety procedures
Employment application process, including the creation of a professional portfolio
Maintaining a safe environment
Managing personnel and community resources
Observation and reporting techniques
Physical fitness and nutrition

Offered At: 

Belmont Career and Technical Education Center

Ellicottville Career and Technical Education Center

Program Goal: 

To prepare students for a career or further study in the fields of education and human services.

Projects and Experiences: 

Students will participate in a preschool learning lab at the Career and Technical Education Center. Internships and partnerships with home schools will be ongoing throughout the 2nd year. Classroom and lab work is rigorous, relevant to the career field, and prepares students for success in the post secondary educational setting. Students are required to create a professional portfolio showcasing their knowledge and experiences.

Assessments: 

Students will be assessed based on work performance task sheets, participation, workplace skills, and interaction in the classroom as well as written assessments.

National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Exam in Early Childhood Care and Education

Portfolio

Certifications: 

May earn New York State Technical Endorsement on high school diploma

Local Employment Opportunities: 

Public Schools

Day Care Centers

Preschools

Nanny positions with local families

Career Paths and Potential Salaries: 

Teacher Assistant $19,090 - $23,104

Teacher, Day Care $24,291 - $32,874

Kindergarten Teacher $35,000 - $60,943

Speech Therapist $ 35,000 - $65,000

Source: Monster.com salary wizard

Suggested Courses for Success: 

Public Speaking, ELA, Communication Skills, Psychology, Art, Music

High School Credits: 

Earn 7 credits including:

1 Specialized Science

1 Integrated ELA

1 Specialized Math

Earn College Credits: 
SUNY Cobleskill 3 credits for ECHD 101 (Basics of Early Childhood)
Corning Community College 3 credits for EE104 (Methods & Materials in Early Childhood Education)
Erie Community College 7.5 credits total:
CC200 (Early Childhoo Ed 1), 3 credits
CC201 (Lab for CC200), 1.5 credits
CC360 (Art Experience for Young Children), 3 credits
Finger Lakes Community College 3 credits for SSC 125 (Foundations of Child Care)
Trocaire College 3 credits for ED 104 (Introduction to Early Childhood Education)
Student Work: 

Check back for samples of student work.