Early Childhood Development Level I

What you'll learn

Take your classroom skills to the next level with this Early Childhood Development microcredential! You will build teaching skills grounded in the philosophy of education while learning best practices for classroom management and developmentally appropriate programming. You will gain essential cultural competency skills and family engagement strategies. You will build skills in communication, interpersonal and non-verbal, and learn techniques for observation and evaluation. You will understand regulatory standards as defined by the NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Key to this microcredential is field experiences working in childcare centers, Head Start programs, Fort Drum Developmental Centers, family daycare, and other human service settings. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares all to continue their students, readies existing professionals to advance, and provides those new to the field with skills needed to immediately apply for entry level teaching assistant positions in daycare and early childhood settings.

A face to face microcredential from Jefferson Community College (13 credits). Registration is completed with Jefferson Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

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What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional

Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.