Offered at the Green Bay and Marinette campuses. For
information in Green Bay: (920) 498-5444. For information in
Marinette: (715) 735-9361. Toll-free: (888) 385-6982.
This program is fully eligible for nancial aid.
The Early Childhood Education program prepares students to
work as teacher-caregivers in early childhood settings. The
program combines hands-on eldwork with young children
and related academic work at the College. Early childhood
educators are responsible for the care and education of
children from birth-to-eight years of age. Responsibilities
include creating and maintaining safe and healthy play
environments, guiding behavior, planning and implementing
learning activities, and working cooperatively with staff and
parents.
A graduate of this program will have the potential for
employment in the following areas:
Early Childhood Teacher in Preschool or Group Childcare
Centers/Head Start Teacher: plans and implements daily
activities with concern for health, safety, and welfare for a
designated group of children; supervises the assistant
childcare teacher; administers instructional program to
young children that promotes their physical, social,
psychological, and intellectual development; and provides a
exible balance of active and quiet activities, individual and
group activities, indoor and outdoor activities, free choice,
guided activities and conduct developmental assessments.
Family Childcare Provider/Teacher/Owner: same functions as
above only in a home setting.
Early Childhood Program Director, Day Camp Director, Child
Care Center Administrator, Child Care Center Manager: The
above positions may require responsibilities of one or more of
the following items: responsible to the Board of Directors for
day-to-day operations of entire school, including
programming, facility, scal responsibilities, working
knowledge of professional organizations for higher standards,
providing customer service, and all human resource functions
such as: hiring/ ring, supervision, training, and evaluation of
staff according to state requirements.
• It is necessary to show good health as evidenced by a
medical examination including having a TB test administered
within three months before practicum (student teaching)
placement.
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