Program Highlights
Certification in Child Abuse and Neglect Recognition and Prevention | Certification in Identifying Communicable Diseases | Certification in CPR | Certification in First Aid | OAEYC/NAEYC Membership | Step-Up-To-Quality Approved Trainings | Attendance at the OAEYC (Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children) State Conference
Program Description
Teach three to five-year-old children in our ODE licensed preschool classrooms! Plan, conduct, and assess developmentally appropriate lessons and activities, and promote exploration and discovery through learning. Plan field trips, carry out assessments, provide ongoing communications to parents, conduct parent-teacher conferences, and develop a positive relationship with your preschool students. Gain experience working with infants, toddlers, and school-age students at local daycare centers, Head Start programs, and elementary schools. You will have the opportunity to earn 120 classroom hours towards a National Child Development Association credential.
Career Pathways
- Preschool/Daycare Lead Teacher
- Preschool/Daycare Assistant Teacher
- Head Start Assistant
- Camp Counselor
- At-Home Daycare Provider
- Paraprofessional/Aide
With Additional Training:
- Elementary (Pre-K-3rd Grade) Teacher
- Preschool Director
- Intervention Specialist
- Speech and Language Pathologist
- Child Life Specialist