Early Childhood Education Basic - Sauk Valley Community College

Early Childhood Education Basic from Sauk Valley Community College is a Campus Certificate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Early Childhood/Paraprofessional Education certificate program will assist individuals in securing the education and credentials needed to obtain employment in child care facilities. The basic certificate is developed to assist persons to meet the minimal requirements for approval as an early childhood teacher at a freestanding facility or as a stepping-stone to the Early Childhood or Paraprofessional AAS degrees. The minimal requirements established by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Laws for Early Childhood Teachers are two years of college, 19 years of age and six hours of approved credit dealing with the very young child or equivalent experience and credentials. Work and Employment The employment of elementary and secondary paraprofessionals is dependent upon publicly-funded resources. Most employment opportunities in this occupation will result from fairly high attrition or turnover. Many employment opportunities include part-time positions but full-time employment is available on a limited basis. These positions usually merit entry-level pay. Advancement to other occupations related to child and adolescent care is possible with further education , training and experience. Professional Core Requirements ECE 114 - Child Care and Development 3 Semester hour(s) ECE 115 - Principles of Early Childhood Education 3 Semester hour(s) Total Hours Required for Certificate: 6 View more details on Sauk Valley Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.