Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Education introduces students to the duties of caring for children of all ages in learning centers, preschools, before/after school programs, and private homes. In addition to attending to the children's basic needs, they will learn to organize activities that stimulate their physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. They help the children to explore their interests, develop their talents, build self-esteem, and how to get along with others. ECE students operate the Vantage Preschool. Students successfully completing this program are eligible to receive college credits.

Students will learn to:

Research and use creative problem-solving to deliver developmentally appropriate activities to young children
Create lessons to engage children to help prepare them for kindergarten
Operate a state-licensed preschool
Explore careers that deal with the education of young children
Observation/Job Shadow in a local preschool/daycare setting
Create a Professional Portfolio for the CDA credential

POTENTIAL CAREERS
Pre-K Teacher
Nanny
Children's Author/Illustrator/Photographer
Preschool Teacher Assistant at a Learning Center
Children's Party Planner
Elementary Teacher (further education necessary)

Paraprofessional

Special Education Teacher

Autism Specialist

Occupational Therapy

Play Specialist

Music Therapy Specialist

Social Worker

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
This program offers students the potential to earn any of the following industry recognized credentials (each exam is worth the points toward the Industry Credential and Workforce Readiness Ohio pathway to graduation).
• Child Development Associate Credential
• Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention
• Common Childhood Illnesses
• CPR & First Aid
• Other ECE In-services through OCCRRA

CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION
FCCLA- Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS

While attending Vantage Career Center, Vantage students have the opportunity to participate in college credit plus courses. Contact Student Services for more information.

CAREER ADVANCED PLACEMENT

SERVICES
Vantage Preschool

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a collective look at education, training, wage, and outlook information for related occupations. The Vantage Early Childhood Education program can be part of the Career Pathways listed below. Whether a student is interested in going to college, getting a certificate, or working right after high school, career pathways can be customized for any ambition or plan.

Teaching