J. Everett Light Career Center

High School & Secondary Programs

1901 East 86th Street, Indianapolis, In 46240 phone: (317)259-5265 fax: (317)259-5298

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JEL Program

The primary focus of this class is to prepare high
school students for entry-level positions in early childhood related fields and to provide the foundation for study in higher education that leads to child–related careers. Students will
study various aspects of child development, how to plan and supervise activities for young children, administrative structure, operational procedures of
child care centers, etc. Class time is divided between formal class work, independent study and volunteer work in the J. Everett Light Child Care Center. During the second semester, students will participate in an internship at a local childcare center or elementary school.

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A Sample of First Year Activities/Topics

  • Become familiar with child care licensing regulations
    Volunteer in the child care center a minimum of one day per week
    Develop and teach activity plans
    Design a learning center
    Six week internship

A Sample of Second Year Activities/
Topics

  • Volunteer in the child care center a minimum of two days per week
    Create materials for learning centers
    Develop unit plans
    Write lesson plans
    Lead activities in the child care center
    Create child care schedules
    Six week interns

Bennie Silver

Instructor

phone 259-5265, ext. 43000

More About the Program

  • One or two year program, three hours per day
  • Prerequisite: Child Development and Parenting, Advanced Child Development (recommended)
    .Also suggested: Orientation to Life and Careers, Nutrition and Wellness
  • Related College or Technical School Majors: Early Childhood Education,
    Elementary Education, Nanny Certification, CDA (Child
    Development Associate)
  • Supply cost to student:
    Physical Exam (cost varies)
    TB test $5-$15
    5 panel drug test $40
    Criminal History Background Check $10
    Binder (cost varies)

    Employment opportunities for Early Childgood include:

  • Teaching Assistant in a Child Care Center
  • Camp Counselor
  • Nanny
  • In-home Child Care

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