One or two year program, three hours per day

Prerequisite:  none

Related College or Technical School Majors:  Early Childhood Ed, Elementary Education

Job Opportunities:  Childcare centers, camps, in home child care

The primary focus of this class is to prepare high school students for entry-level positions in early childhood related fields or to continue a similar educational path at a post secondary institution.  Students prepare for these roles by studying childcare techniques using a hands-on approach.  Their time is divided between formal class work, independent study and volunteer working in the licensed childcare center.    Students are given a variety of opportunities to explore career paths throughout the school year.

A sample of first year topics/activities:

• Learn child care licensing regulations
• Work in Day Care Center one day per week
• Develop and teach activity plans
• 6 week Internship

A sample of second year topics/activities:

• Work in Day Care Center two days per week
• Develop unit plans
• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly schedules
• 6 week Internship

Supply cost to student:  Cost of a physical and TB test