Early Childhood TA

Teacher Assistant

Course Descriptions

Program Name	Program Code	Clock Hours	Weeks	Program Tuition
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant	ECTA3X	900	30	$9,307

Program Objectives:  This program will prepare students to perform the duties and responsibilities required by entry level positions in the child care industry, such as child care attendant, child day care center worker, child monitor, and nursery attendant.  Students will learn about the stages of child development and theories of learning, how to develop curriculum and materials for use with the children, and children administration.  They will study childcare provider-related English and math, and how to develop art and language programs.  Students will have ample opportunity to interact with children in a child care center setting, and plan and implement center activities.  Additionally, students will demonstrate proficiency in customer service, the use of the internet and job search skills.  Finally, student will be taught how to work with parents, and will gain proficiency in CPR and related child care center health and safety practices.  The program consists of the following technical and academic competencies:

Competency 1	Components Of early Childhood	Competency 8	Learning Philosophies
Competency 2	CPR-Health & Safety	Competency 9	Parent Interactions
Competency 3	Work experience A: Basic Childcare Center Procedure	Competency 10	CCP Related English & Math
Competency 4	Work experience B: Planning and implementing Activities	Competency 11	Job Preparedness
Competency 5	Curriculum/ Materials Development	Competency 12	Customer Service Skills
Competency 6	Child Care Administration	Competency 13:	Basic Computer Skills
Competency 7	Art/ Language Program Development