Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education students engage in a variety of learning opportunities, including dual-credit courses
through Mohawk Valley Community College that lead to practical experience with daycare, preschool and
elementary classrooms. Students will operate a laboratory nursery school under the direction of the program’s
teacher at the Career and Technical Education Center. Students gain practical experience working in internships
at local elementary schools and daycare centers.
Skills Covered
- Child Growth and Development
- Environment
- Curriculum
- Health and Safety
- Guidance
- Observation and Assessment
- Professionalism
- Leadership
Internship Experiences
- Laboratory Nursery School
- Local Child Care Centers
- Elementary Schools (pre-K - grade 2)
Opportunities for Additional Education in the Field
- Office of Child and Family Services Certification Training - Foundations in Health and Safety
- Mandated Reporter
- Supervision of Children
Potential Careers with CTE Training
- Child Care Aide
- Playground Monitor
- Child-Friendly Businesses (Ex. Billy Beez)
- Camp Counselor
- Children's store
Potential Careers with Additional Training
- Teacher
- School Counselor
- Therapist
- Child Care Coordinator
- Child Care Worker
- Human Services Career
Articulation Agreements/College Credit
- SUNY Cobleskill
- Mohawk Valley Community College (Dual-Credit Agreement)