Early childhood educators work with children ages birth to eight. By caring for these children, you have the opportunity to help form the adults they become.
Why choose early childhood education?
A career working with young children can give you joy. You also have the satisfaction of knowing you have influenced the rest of their lives.
What will you learn?
The training, skills and practical experience needed to work effectively in infant and toddler, preschool, kindergarten or family education program, such as –
- Childhood development
- Culture and families
- Managing a daycare center
- Guiding behavior
- Creative activities
- Children’s literature
- Child nutrition, health and safety
What will you do?
Graduates of Chemeketa’s Early Childhood Education degree and certificate programs may find employment at –
- Child care centers
- Head-Start programs
- Parent cooperative preschools
- Private preschools and kindergartens
- Public schools
The roles you can expect to fulfill include –
- Assistant teacher
- Coordinator
- Director
- Education assistant
- Family child care provider
- Family support specialist
- Home visitor
- Nanny
- Owner of a child care center or preschool program
- Resource specialist
- Teacher
