Early Childhood Education

Explore developmental growth in children from birth through age eight, plan and execute developmentally appropriate activities in our fully-licensed Little Lions Preschool.

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.

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

Eligibility

Grades 10-12

Other Requirements

TB Test results required
Proof of current Tetanus with Pertussis vaccination for access to Preschool

Credits

1/Year

Things to Consider

Will be required to complete a Child Care Licensing File to participate in the preschool.
You will work in close contact with the preschool children (51%) of class time.
You may come into contact with bodily fluids.
Vivid imagination and creative skills are essential.
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

Certification

Year 1: CPR & First Aid
Year 2: eFoodHandlers and CPR & First Aid
Year 3: Arizona Department of Education Intro to Infant/Toddler Guidelines AND, Arizona Department of Education Intro to Arizona Early Learning Standards, CPR & First Aid

Locations

JTED @ Mountain View

3901 W. Linda Vista Blvd.

Schedule Availability

Monday through Friday per school bell schedule
- Intermediate (ECE 3-4), period 1
- Advanced (ECE 5-6), period 2
- Beginning (ECE 1-2), period 3 or 4
- Internship (ECE 7-8), any period of the day