• Interact with young children and childcare professionals in the COOP Child Care Center
• Design, create, and deliver quality lessons for infant, toddler, and preschool-aged children
• Experience leadership opportunities and competition through FCCLA First Aid and CPR certifications
• Be prepared for the Child Development Associate credential from the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Council of Professional Development
• Be prepared for immediate employment in an early learning environment and further education in the Early Childhood career pathway
Career Focus
- Prepared for immediate employment and further education in the field of early childhood and elementary education.
- Industry Certification – Paraprofessional Praxis Certification, Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Clearance Card, Food Handlers Certification
EARLY CHILDHOOD I
The level I class provides students a fundamental overview of the development of children in Early Childhood. Students learn the developmental stages of early childhood through a study of each developmental domain. Students apply learning through hands on projects and real-world application scenarios.
EARLY CHILDHOOD II
The level II class consists of application of knowledge from Early Childhood I. Students will use skills to plan observations, activities, and lessons in the COOP Childcare Center. Students will become completers in the program by passing a state technical assessment and receive a certificate from Arizona Department of Education. Dual enrollment may be offered to allow the student to get college credit through Maricopa Community colleges.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PRACTICUM
This is a capstone program for Early Childhood students. Students work in correlation with COOP Childcare Center teachers and assistant director. Students are working beside early childcare professionals as a “co- teacher” in the COOP childcare center. This is a hands-on course that requires students to be in direct contact with children, families, and early childhood professionals. This course may be repeated for credit with instructor permission.
Early Childhood Education program offered at Youngker High School