Early Childhood Education

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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.

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

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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

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South Western City Schools Career Tech

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