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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Proficiency Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 9
About This Certificate
Do you have an interest in working with young children, but don't know where to start? Our Early Childhood Education proficiency certificate program is a solid choice for students who wish to work with young learners up to five years of age. Through a series of courses with a focus on program planning, you will not only learn to identify key theories of child development, you'll also design course curriculum with a focus on the integrated arts for children birth through age five. This program will enable students to pursue careers as child care practitioners, assistant group supervisors, or teacher aide paraprofessionals and also meets the Pennsylvania Early Learning Keys to Quality Career Lattice Level III.
Course Sequence
Launch Your Career in Early Childhood Education
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education est. salary $75,800
- Kindergarten Teacher est. salary $71,893
- Nanny est. salary $25,688
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education est. salary $37,513
Career Outlook
Median Salary of a Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
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10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.
Starting Pay: $21,505
Typical Tasks
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Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
- Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
- Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
- Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
- Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Careers in Early Childhood Education
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