Early Childhood - Jefferson Community College - Watertown NY

Early Childhood from Jefferson Community College - Watertown NY is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Career Opportunities Career opportunities in the field of professional care and education of young children are excellent. Graduates of this program find employment as a teacher of preschool, infant, toddler and school-age child care programs; early childhood specialist; family advocate; family day care provider; trainer, home visitor, teacher assistant, and program director. Places of employment include Head Start, military child development centers, YMCA, early intervention agencies, Department of Health, Office of Children and Families, and private and public day care centers and schools. Earnings will vary with type of program, education, experience, and geographic location. To be successful in this field, a person should be energetic, motivated, creative, organized, flexible, and possess a sense of humor as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills. A thorough understanding of young children's (ages 0?8) development and the ability to create developmentally appropriate lessons, curricula and environments are essential. One must also have the understanding and ability to work with culturally diverse families. The Program The Early Childhood Program is designed to give students the academic background and practical skills necessary to be effective teachers and caregivers of young children (ages birth to 8 years) and their families. Graduates will be prepared to promote developmentally appropriate physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth in young children. The program consists of 62 hours of academic credit. It includes 21 hours in specific Early Childhood courses. An important feature of the program is two fieldwork placements in early childhood settings that allow students to gain practical experience. Jefferson students benefit from a variety of fieldwork placements sites that include Head Start, Fort Drum Child Development Center, Campus Child Care, day care centers, preschools, universal pre-K, public and private schools. View more details on Jefferson Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.