Individuals involved in childcare are employed in day care centers, nursery schools, elementary schools, special
education programs, Headstart classes, playgrounds, recreation centers and early childhood education centers. A student graduating in this program can qualify as an assistant group supervisor in child day care centers throughout Pennsylvania. This position otherwise requires 15 college credits in Early Childhood education and one year work experience with children or three years of work experience with children.

In this course, you will study all the phases of child development: physical, social, emotional and intellectual. You will learn about nutrition, guidance, and discipline. You will also study how to help the child develop daily living skills and about the value of play,
literature, music, art, math, and science in child development. Each student works independently with a combination of learning strategies used to enhance that individual’s growth.

What you will need
Ability to work independently
Ability to work as a team
Communication skills
Problem solving/ troubleshooting
      skills
Ability to work under pressure
Artistic ability/creativity
Analytical skills
Patience
Endurance

What you will learn
To establish and maintain a safe,
     healthy, learning environment
Advanced physical and
   intellectual competence
Social and emotional
     development and provide
     positive guidance
To establish positive and
   productive relationships with    families
To ensure a well-run, purposeful
     program responsive to
     children’s needs
To maintain a commitment to
     professionalism
Employability skills

details

Career possibilities
Child Care Worker
Elementary Teacher Preparation
Personal Homecare Aide
Preschool & Child Care Center
   Program Manager
Preschool Teacher
Recreation Worker
Social & Human Service
   Assistant
Special Education Teacher
   Preparation
Teacher Assistant

Career possibilities with additional education
Elementary Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Preschool Teacher
Social Worker
Special Education Teacher

Earning potential
Child Day Care Worker
     $7,900-16,600/year