Early Childhood Education - Lancaster County Career and Technology Center

Early Childhood Education from Lancaster County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. Program Mission Statement The mission of the Early Childhood Education program is to prepare people for skilled, innovative and productive careers. Program Goals All Early Childhood Education students will demonstrate proficiency on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA), earn an Assistant Group Supervisor Certification, Pediatric First Aid Certification, CDA Ready Certification, and earn National Skill Certificates; i.e. National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) and Pennsylvania Skill Certificates . All Early Childhood Education students will successfully transition onto a first career job and/or related post-secondary training. All Early Childhood Education students will be proficient in their career major and demonstrate proficiency through hands-on performance and theoretical testing. Program Description This program is designed to train and prepare students for employment in the early learning field and provides the foundation for study in higher education . Early Childhood students receive hands-on experiences at the new, state-of-the-art Early Learning Center located on the Mount Joy campus. A graduate of this program who meets the requirements can qualify as an assistant group supervisor in Early Learning centers throughout Pennsylvania. In addition, students can prepare for the nationally recognized Child Development Associate credential. The students study all the phases of child development: physical, social, emotional, and intellectual. Instruction is provided in health, safety, development, learning environments, guidance, classroom management, and observation and learning activities. This program's curriculum is aligned with several college courses at local post-secondary schools. This allows students to earn college credits towards degrees in related occupations, such as: Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education , and Human Development and Family Studies. Employment Opportunities Assistant Group Supervisor Child Care Aide Child Care Director Elementary Teacher Family/Group Day Care Provider Group Supervisor Learning Support Teacher Nanny Primary Classroom Aide View more details on Lancaster County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.