Early Childhood Education Teaching - Reading Area Community College

Early Childhood Education Teaching from Reading Area Community College is a Campus Associate Early Childhood Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Teaching option of the Early Childhood Education program is intended to prepare graduates to function as assistants to teachers in preschool agencies, institutions and other organizations concerned with young children. Graduates may seek employment opportunities with Headstart, day care centers, private pre-schools, and kindergartens. Graduates with two years experience may also be employed as a teacher in child care centers licensed under the Department of Welfare. Students entering this curriculum may find it necessary to attend the summer sessions to fulfill their degree requirements within two years. Upon successful completion of this program, the student should be able to: Plan and set up an environment designed to support and encourage the development of the creative process in inclusive early care and education settings. Employ appropriate, observable assessment and behavior guidance techniques in inclusive early care and education settings. Analyze and relate historical, social, economic, and philosophic bases for current practice and trends in early childhood education. Develop and implement health, safety, and nutrition policies that comply with regulatory standards. Apply knowledge of early childhood curriculum and child development to plan, adapt, and implement a comprehensive curriculum in early care and education settings. Apply knowledge of infant/toddler development including unique program needs to develop age appropriate curriculum and environment. Evaluate the impact of socioeconomic issues, issues of attachment and family structures on the development of the child. Demonstrate managerial and supervisory skills required for day-to-day operations of early care and education settings. Utilize the Code of Ethics for Early Childhood Education to demonstrate the development of a professional attitude. Utilize effective communication skills with children, colleagues, supervisors, and parents. View more details on Reading Area Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Early Childhood Education courses.