In the Early Childhood Education Program, students learn growth & development of young children, responsibilities of the childcare teacher, and the importance of a professional attitude.  Students will learn how to incorporate materials and activities that are developmentally and interest appropriate. 

Students will understand the responsibilities of child care, the importance of communication with others, and the need to project a professional appearance. They will gain an understanding of prenatal care, birth, and the developmental milestones in the early years of life.

Areas that are addressed include: physical, cognitive, social and emotional development, an overview of major theorists and theories used in early childhood education, writing and implementing a basic lesson plan, emergent curriculum, observation as an assessment tool, the different types of early childhood programs, and an understanding of professional organizations such as the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

Theory and practical experience combine to make up the Early Childhood Education experience at NVTHS. The students are able to gain practical experience in an on-campus child care center, Bright Horizons.

Articulation Agreements between Nashoba Valley Technical High School’s Early Childhood Program and post secondary institutions:

Middlesex Community College  

• Introduction to Early Childhood Education     3 credits

Licenses, Certifications, and Affiliations

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
• First Aid Certification
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration General Safety 10 Hour Certification
• MA Department of Early Education and Care Preschool, Toddler and Infant Teaching Licenses.
• First Aid and CPR Training Certificates

   Career Options Include:

• Preschool classroom Teacher
• Toddler Teacher
• Infant Teacher
• Child Care Director
• Public or Private school Teacher for Grades Kindergraten, 1,2,3
• Social Worker
• Child Psychologist
• Owner/Child Care Center
• Parent and Family Life Educator
• Guidance Counselor
• Early Intervention Specialist
• Play Therapist
• Special Education Teacher
• Speech-Langauge Pathologist
• High School Vocation-Technical Early Childhood Teacher
• College Professor of Early Childhood Education

Know the Rules

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