Childcare Professions
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Program Highlights:
One-Year NYSED Approved CTE Program
This one-year program allows high school juniors/seniors to explore careers in childcare. Students will begin the work towards earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate. Students will gain real-world experience working in the Teens & Tots Preschool and in the East Rochester Elementary school. Qualified students may also gain experience in a community childcare setting.

Units of Study
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PM Session Only
- Professionalism
- Child Development
- Health & Safety
- Self
- Guidance
- Environment
- Creative Development
- Physical Development
- Families
- Observation, Documentation & Assessment
- Cognitive Development
- Social/Emotional Development
Industry Based Exam/Certifications
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- NYS Mandated Reporter
- Precision Exams
- Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) Trainings
Credit
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High School Credit
- 4.0 CTE (max)
Includes:
1.0 English 12 for seniors*
*Will require students to complete work outside of the regular school day.
College—Dual Enrollment(View important details about dual enrollment.)
- Monroe Community College (3 credits)
- 4.0 CTE (max)
Connections
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Career Connections
- Camp Director
- Camp Counselor
- Early Childhood Professional (Infants, Todders, Preschool)
- Nanny
- Preschool Teacher (Assistant Teacher or Nursery School)
College Programs- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Human Services
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Special Education
Items to Consider
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Successful Students:
- 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).