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Early Childhood Education

Location: ROC

Program Description

Working with children is an opportunity to shape lives and ensure the future of our community. ROC’s Early Childhood Education program prepares students for a career in a variety of fields working with children including preschool/daycare, social work, and primary school experiences.

This one-year course focuses on child development concepts, early childhood education and career readiness skills. During the second semester, students receive on-the-job training through internships at school sites in grades preschool through first grade.

 

Early Childhood Education students learn:

  • Cognitive, social-emotional and physical growth characteristics for children
  • History of Early Education
  • Theories in child growth and development
  • Classroom management techniques
  • Lesson plan development and teaching strategies
  • Resume, interview, and communication skills
  • Leadership skills
 

Certifications Available: 

  • ROC Early Childhood Education Certificate of Completion
  • CPR and First Aid certification
  • Eligibility for CDE Child Development Assistant Teacher Permit
  • Bakersfield College Assistant Teacher Certification (6 units required)
  • SISC Get Safety Trained online certification in:
    • Fire Extinguisher Safety
    • Food and Kitchen Safety
    • Playground Safety and Supervision
  • California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Mandated Reporter Training for Child Care Provider
  • California Department of Pesticide Regulations – Pest Management in the Schools and Child Care Settings  DPR-101
 

Things to Consider:

  • Early Childhood Education Students may not wear ripped jeans or pants in the ROC classroom or while in their community classroom. These are simply not professional.
  • Any apparel, hair style, makeup, or jewelry which creates a safety concern, draws undue attention to the wearer, or tends to distract from the educational process is prohibited.
  • Fingernails may not extend farther than  one-half inch (½” ) beyond the tip of the finger.
  • During second semester, eligible students will have an opportunity to be placed in a Community Classroom (non-paid internship) at school sites in grades preschool through kindergarten. Students must have tuberculosis clearance which is less than 6-months old, current MMR, and Pertussis immunizations before placement can occur.
  • Early Childhood Education students should have average or better skills in reading and writing and a solid attendance record.
 

Credit Available:

Meets area "G" approval for UC and CSU admissions

15 high school elective credits or 5 credits of English & 10 elective credits, per semester  

Bakersfield College (Dual Enrollment & Articulation)

  • CHDV B20 - Principles and Practices (3 units)
  • CHDV B36 - Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum (3 units) 
  • CHDV B40 - Creative Art, Movement, and Music Activities for Young Children (3 units)
  • CHDV B13C - Child Growth and Development: The Infant and Toddler Years (3 units)

 

 

Career Pathways and Related Occupations:

  • Child Care Worker
  • Child Development Specialist
  • Family Childcare Provider
  • Teacher’s Aide
  • Children’s Nurse
  • Park and Recreation Aide
  • Child Psychologist
  • Social Worker
  • Family Service Advocate
  • Teacher