EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION

The Early Childhood Education career path introduces students to the foundational skills needed in working with young children, ages birth to 5 years. 

Students will be introduced to the knowledge and skills needed to provide quality care for young children and broaden opportunities for promotion and career enhancement.

This program may be for you if you are interested in working with young children, providing daycare, or teaching pre-school.

WHAT YOU
WILL LEARN

In this program, students will study positive guidance strategies to help children develop and grow healthy relationships and become problem solvers.

Students study and develop strategies for implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young children. In addition, students learn health, safety and nutritional aspects in providing well-rounded care for young children.

COURSES AVAILABLE

Courses available in the Early Childhood Education program include:

AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS & APPRENTICESHIPS

Students in Early Childhood Education may earn the Child Development Certificate upon completion of 17 credit hours. The Early Childhood Certificate is designed to enhance the quality of child care experiences by increasing and recognizing the competence of those who care for and educate young children. 

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Early Childhood career path is designed for students who want to enter the field or are currently in the field but need additional education in order to provide quality care and broaden opportunities for promotion and career enhancement.Earning a Child Development Certificate increases opportunities for career advancement in addition to degree advancement through the Early Childhood Diploma and the Early Childhood Studies AAS program at a community college. Child care workers are in extreme shortage in America.

$12+/hr

Entry-Level Wages

1700

Iowa Job Openings

$40/hr

Income Potential

Meet Madelyn

 

Madelyn Placek, Woodbine Sophomore, chose the Early Childhood Education Pathway to gain valuable hands-on experience and on-site training to prepare her for a career in education. 

Madelyn currently works at Building Blocks Academy in Woodbine and truly enjoys spending time with young children.

She is excited about the opportunity to graduate from Woodbine High School with the Child Development Certificate as it will help provide numerous employment opportunities in the future.

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