Early Childhood Education

Students become teachers in our certified preschools as they research, create, and implement lesson plans while learning effective preschool teaching techniques. Upon graduation, students will have a portfolio of work to present to colleges and/or employers along with early childhood certifications.

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Prerequisites

Subject	Sophomore Year		Junior Year
	After 1st Semester	After 2nd Semester	After 1st Semester
English	1.5	1.5	2
Math	1	1.5	2
Science	.5	1	1.5
Social Studies	.5	1	1.5
Minimum Core Needed Includes credits from ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, PLUS up to 1/2 credit Health, 1/2 credit Personal Finance , and 1 credit PE	5	6.5	8
Minimum Total Credits Needed	9	12	15
Additional Prerequisites Essential to Participation in this Program
Students must demonstrate their ability to maintain positive behavior without any physical altercations noted in their school record or any other school documentation

An early childhood education student reads a book to preschoolers

Your School Supplies

Tools & Equipment

Uniform Requirements

Academic Materials

Credits & Certifications

High School Credit

College Credit

St. Louis Community College - Students may be eligible for college credit through the credit for prior learning process at STLCC

College credit and certification are not guaranteed. Their attainment is dependent on student performance in both the course and on external industry assessments. All certifications are through external agencies and the accommodations permitted will vary from assessment to assessment. Additionally, students must participate in the full two years of the program to be potentially eligible for all certifications listed.

Certifications

American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences (AAFCS) - Early Childhood Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) stackable credentials
First Aid Certification
ServSafe - Food Handler

Core Essential Skills

Core Essential Skills

Core Essential Skills

Essential Processing Skills Needed for Success

Independently perform basic computer skills; for example manage passwords and access online platforms
Apply problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to follow simple and multi-step verbal and/or written instructions
Demonstrate willingness to ask for help
Ability to manage one’s time; for example, to complete an assignment/project within a given time frame
Ability to accept constructive feedback and adjust work accordingly
Adhere to and follow all program safety rules and expectations and assume personal responsibility for safety
Ability to manage the demands and organizational needs of attending 2 different schools
Learn and develop coping strategies, including patience, tolerance and/or flexibility
Ability to apply coping strategies to regulate emotions and behavior in high-stress situations
Ability to learn and demonstrate empathy and compassion towards small children and peers
Ability to read human behavior in order to make safe choices
Read and navigate postsecondary materials, including textbooks and/or professional articles
Strong summarizing and paraphrasing skills
Take initiative to start task(s) once instructions have been given
Work individually and in groups while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
Exhibit strong communication skills with peers and instructors: verbally and in writing
Ability to explore the effects of changing information and how it applies to current and future situations and decision making
Willingness and ability to adhere to a professional dress code and/or uniform

Essential Physical Skills Needed for Success

Tolerate an early childcare education environment, including loud noises, cluttered spaces, bodily fluids, a variety of odors, and impulsive behaviors
Able to climb, lift, bend down, sit on the floor and handle taxing physical activities

How will my time be spent?

Program Year	Classroom Time	Lab Time
CTE Year One	26 % - 50%	51% - 75%
CTE Year Two	26% - 50%	51% - 75%