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Early Childhood Education

Holland Codes

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High school student reading to preschoolers

Explore developmental growth in children from birth through age eight. You will learn how to plan and execute developmentally appropriate activities for the age group. Gain real-world, hands-on experience in our fully-licensed Little Lions Preschool.


Eligibility

  • Year 1:
    • Grades 10-11
  • Year 2:
    • Successful completion of Year 1
  • Year 3:
    • Successful completion of Year 2
  • Year 4 (ECE 7-8):
    • May be an additional course offered to students enrolled in ECE Year 2 or 3

Other Requirements

Proof of negative TB Skin test dated within the last six months prior to the first day of classes

Number of Years to Complete this Program

2 years to complete

*Optional third & potential fourth year offered

Things to Consider

  1. Will be required to complete a Child Care Licensing File to participate in the preschool.
  2. You will work in close contact with the preschool children (51%) of class time.
  3. You may come into contact with bodily fluids.
  4. Vivid imagination and creative skills are essential. 
  5. You must be willing to role play as a preschooler for peer lessons.

Direct Employment

  • Preschool Aide
  • Paraprofessional
  • Nanny
  • Childcare Worker

Jobs Available After Additional or Advanced Training

  • Social Worker
  • Psychologist
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Ultrasound Technician
  • Child Advocate 
  • Camp Director
  • Preschool Director
  • School Counselor 
  • Librarian
  • Principal
  • Occupational Therapist 
  • Speech and Language Pathologist 
  • Pediatrician
  • Nurse

Locations

JTED @ Mountain View

3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd.

Schedule Availability

  • Monday through Friday daytime schedule

Thanks to JTED, I found a passion that I never knew I had. JTED gave me the opportunity to explore Early Childhood Education and become a teacher. I am grateful for the experiences that JTED provided me with at such a young age.“

Briana Chaney

2014


Program Completion/Sequence

Year 1

Early Childhood 1-2

Explore child Development theorists, milestones, and developmentally appropriate interactions.

Year 2

Early Childhood 3-4

Dissect the AZ Early Learning Standards and create activities for children. Research career pathways and participate in industry trainings.

Year 3

Early Childhood 5-6

Utilizing the AZ Early Learning Standards expand on year 2 and work independently to create, implement, and evaluate appropriate activities for children.

Year 4

Early Childhood 7-8

Internship, must be currently enrolled in year 2 or 3. Assist the preschool staff to run the behind the scenes of the preschool. Implement the skills learned in the eFoodhandlers training and from previous years.

Arizona Department of Education Standards

Certification

  • Year 1:
    • CPR & First Aid
  • Year 2:
    • Food Handlers Card
  • Year 3:
    • Intro to Infant/Toddler Guidelines Training
    • Intro to Arizona Early Learning Standards Training
    • CPR & First Aid Renewal

Work Based Learning Requirements

  • Work in close contact with the preschool children (51%) of class time
    • TB Test results required and proof of current Tetanus with Pertussis
    • Completed Child Care Licensing File

Credits

1/Year

Instructors

  • Alissa Morris
  • Deborah Kresal (Preschool Teacher)
  • Nicole Nissenbaum (Preschool Teacher)

Program Manager

Alissa Morris



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