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Program Information
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Childcare Professions

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Program Highlights:
This one-year NYSED-Approved CTE Program allows high school juniors and 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.
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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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Career Connections
- Camp Director
- Camp Counselor
- Early Childhood Professional (Infants, Todders, Preschool)
- Nanny
- Preschool Teacher (Assistant Teacher or Nursery School)
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College Programs
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Human Services
- Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Special Education
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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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