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Teachers:
Rochelle Rudy, East Campus
Susan Himmelberger, West Campus
The Occupational Child Development program is designed to train and prepare students for employment in the early learning field and provides the foundation for study in higher education. Students in this program gain daily practical
experience in the on-site child care school.
Students study all phases of child development: physical, social, emotional and intellectual. The curriculum focuses on the following topics: establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment; advance physical and
intellectual competence; supporting social and emotional development and
providing positive guidance; establishing positive and productive relationships with families; ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to children’s needs; and maintaining professionalism. Each student works independently with a combination of learning strategies used to enhance that individual’s growth.
Graduates of this program are well prepared for a variety of careers working with children including employment 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.
Through agreements with various area colleges and universities, our graduates may qualify for advanced credit in early childhood education programs.
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BCTC Career Pathways:
- Child Care Worker – Aide
- Personal & Home Care
Aide/Nanny
- Elementary Teacher Preparation
- Special Education Teacher
Preparation
- Preschool Teacher
(not Special Ed)
- Recreation Worker
- Teacher’s Assistant
- Assistant Group Supervisor
- Social & Human Service
Assistant
- Child, Family & School
Social Worker
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BCTC Career Pathways
Can Lead To:
- Preschool Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Teacher’s Assistant
- Preschool & Child Care Center/
Program Manager
- Special Education Teacher
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 Industry Certifications: Keystone Stars certification, CDA Ready certification, Assistant Group Supervisor
College Advanced Credits:
Central Pennsylvania College - Up to 6 credits
Lehigh Valley College - Up to 3 credits
Pennsylvania College of Technology - Up to 12 credits
Reading Area Community College - Up to 12 credits |
Program Requirements/Costs:
(approximate)
- Uniform and shoes $50
- Textbook, workbook $80
- Physical TBD
- Supplies $15
- Industry certification testing fees TBD
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Program Entrance Recommendations:
- Reading at grade level
- Algebra I or Geometry
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team
- Hand-eye coordination
- Artistic ability/creativity
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