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Early Childhood Education


Check out the Early Childhood Education Intro Video!

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T.E.A.C.H. (Teacher Education and Children's Health)

Would you like to prepare for a career that leaves a positive influence on children’s lives? As a student in the (T.E.A.C.H.) Early Childhood Education Program you will gain knowledge and skills needed for career opportunities in teaching at any age level, and related health and human service fields.   Students are provided instruction by a licensed Early Childhood Education instructor and participate in field experience (lab) in a childcare or school classroom, with a mentor teacher.  Students in this program attend all academic classes at their home high school and career technical class time and work-based learning experiences are held in multiple locations.  Opportunities are given to gain first-hand experience working with young children and developing skills for a future in teaching or related fields.
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Info Sheet

Career Opportunities

  • Preschool Teacher/Assistant
  • ​Day Care Owner
  • Nanny/Au Pair
  • Infant/Toddler Caregiver
  • Paraprofessional/Aide
  • Therapist (speech, Occupational, Physical, etc.)
  • School Age Teacher
  • Children's health care
  • Social work
  • Children's services
​Note: continued post-high school graduate education may be required for many positions.​

Career Skills Developed

  • Career Readiness/Employability
  • Development of a written lesson plan
  • Health, safety, and nutrition of children
  • Classroom management
  • Teaching strategies/competencies
  • Developmentally appropriate practice
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Inclusiveness
  • Mindfulness 

Program Highlights

  • College Credit 
  • 2 options for State Industry recognized credential Seal
  • Hands-on training working with children
  • Students will take their academic classes at home high school
  • T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Classes class time at multiple locations.
Curriculum Plan

Suggested Skill Set

  • Dependability
  • Communication 
  • Time Management
  • Follow directions
  • Initiative
  • Fondness for children
  • Positive Attitude
  • Nurturing
  • Adaptability
  • Friendliness
  • Complete assignments on time
  • Professionalism
  • Problem-solving
  • Organization
  • Public Speaking

Additional Features

  • Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
  • Child Abuse Neglect Recognition &  Prevention training
  • Communicable Disease Recognition &  Prevention Training
  • Opportunities to complete CDA credentialing program & assessment
  • Opportunities for Paraprofessional Assessment  
  • 2 options for 12-point State Industry recognized credential SEAL
  • Membership FCCLA -a national career-technical student organization
  • Students who successfully pass assessments in  the T.E.A.C.H., Early Childhood Education program receive  college credit,   Articulated at Columbus State Community College and C-tag Ohio transfer college credit
Apply Today!

Hear from the Instructor!

Click HERE for the Slides.

Early Childhood Education Students Participate at Region 3 FCCLA Competition

The SWCA Early Childhood Education program had three students participate in Region 3 Competition on March 18th, 2023.  State Competition Qualifiers (top 10 scores from all 4 regions) were announced over Spring Break.

Roxana Santiago Martinez-awarded GOLD for Language & Literacy Event, 3/18/23.
Roxana has been invited to compete in State Competition on April 27th and 28th, 2023.

Michelle Spain & Jillian Welch-awarded GOLD for Team Lesson Plan Event, 3/18/23 
Michelle has been invited to compete in State Competition on April 27th and 28th, 2023.
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Jillian has been invited to compete in State Competition on April 27th and 28th, 2023.

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