Childcare Professions

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Program Highlights:
This one-year NYSED Approved CTE Program program allows high school juniors and seniors to explore careers in childcare. Students who choose to focus on infants, toddlers and preschoolers will work towards the completion of the Child Development Associate. Students choosing to focus on school age childcare will complete the NYS School Age Childcare Credential. All students will gain hands-on experience working in the Teens & Tots Preschool and the East Rochester Elementary UPK program. Additionally, students will gain experience working with the age group of their choice in a childcare setting.
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Units of Study—PM Session Only
- Professionalism
- Child Development
- Health & Safety
- Self
- Guidance
- Environment
- Creative Development
- Physical Development
- Families
- Observation, Documentation & Assessment
- Cognitive Development
- Social/Emotional Development
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Employment opportunities upon completion
- Entry-level positions in day care, after-school, or recreational programs
- Entry-level positions in day care, after-school, or recreational programs
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Further educational opportunities
Post-secondary programs in:
- human services
- elementary education
- early childhood education
- liberal arts
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Industry-based exams
- Precision Exams
- Precision Exams
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Industry certifications
- NYS School Age Credential, Coursework may be applied toward National Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
- NYS School Age Credential, Coursework may be applied toward National Child Development Associate (CDA) credential
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High School Credit
- 4.0 CTE (max)
Includes:
1.0 English 12 (Advanced)
- 4.0 CTE (max)
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College—Dual Enrollment
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Items to Consider
Successful Students:
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- Practice good judgment while caring for young children
- Display energy and enthusiasm with young children
- Have the ability to communicate in a mature manner with parents and education professionals
- Work both individually and as a team member
- Meet health and safety requirements while working with young children
- Meet OCFS requirements for volunteer work/employment (physical, fingerprint and background check).
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