Early Childhood Education (2358)
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At a Glance
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This degree program provides the student with a thorough background in all aspects of child development as well as expanding his or her classroom knowledge into practical hands-on teaching experience. |
Employment Opportunities |
Preschool teachers promote the general education of children under the age of five. They help students develop physically, socially, and emotionally, work with them on language and communications skills, and help cultivate their cognitive abilities.
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Job Outlook |
Florida's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
Outlook: Increasing
Growth is estimated to be 19%
Job Openings: 786 estimated annual job openings (535 due to growth and 250 due to replacement)
Employment: 22,138 were employed in this occupation
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Salary Information |
Florida Earnings
Average Annual Wage: $26,312
Entry Annual Wage: $16,952
Experienced Annual Wage: $30,992
Entry Hourly Wage: $8.15
Experienced Hourly Wage: $14.90
Average Hourly Wage: $12.65
Salaries vary depending upon location, skills, experience, position, education, and organization.
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Patience, warmth, flexibility, ability to handle conflict resolution, physical stamina, good communication skills, ability to interact well with children and adults, creativity, enthusiasm and professionalism.
Child Care Center Directors need to be effective leaders, have business experience or skills, and at least one year of experience as a teacher. |
| Career Path Notes |
Students who have earned their Child Development Associate Certification at PBCC are eligible to receive nine credits that can be applied toward an A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education.
PBCC offers four College Credit Certificates that can apply toward the A.S. in Early Childhood Education: Child Care Center Management, Infant/Toddler, Pre-School, High Scope and School Age.
The Early Childhood Education A.S. degree will articulate to FAU's bachelor in Early Childhood Education (BECE) degree and to Lynn University's Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Grade K-6 plus Pre-K/Primary (Age 3 to Grade 3). |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation. Preschools, daycare centers, and other childcare programs often hire students for part-time positions as aides. There are also many volunteer opportunities for working with children. If you have not already done so, you can take the 40-Hour Introductory Child Care Training Certification which is required to work in a day care center. Obtain a part-time job working in a day care center or in an after school program. If you are uncertain whether you would like this type of work try volunteering in a childcare program.
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| For More Information on courses, requirements, costs, program length
and location, view the Academic Program Sheet: http://www.pbcc.edu/x3223.xml?id=59 |
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