Forming Tomorrow's Teachers, Today
Description: Early Childhood Education is designed for students interested in becoming a preschool or elementary teacher, nanny, or childcare provider. While in this program of study, students will cover components of child development, planning age-appropriate activities, learning environments, and many other skills related to teaching younger children. Upon completion of this program of study, students will have worked with younger children, completed a professional portfolio, and will feel prepared for further training at the postsecondary level.
Activities in the program:
Potential Careers: Possible careers include preschool or elementary teacher, nanny, or childcare provider.
CTE Specific Annual Activities and Clubs: FCCLA
Early Post-Secondary Opportunity: Dual Credit Early Childhood Education (Nashville State Community College)
CTE Classes You Will Take:
10th grade: Early Childhood Education 1
11th grade: Early Childhood Education 2
12th grade: Early Childhood Education 3