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Suggested High School Curriculum
9th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Life Management
Keyboarding
11th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Early Childhood Education
10th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required) Recommended Electives
Child Development
Psychology
Sociology
12th Grade
English (as required)
Math (as required)
Science (as required)
Social Studies (as required)
Career-Tech Center Elective
Early Childhood Education

PROGRAM SUCCESS INDICATORS

ACADEMIC

INTERPERSONAL

PROGRAM SPECIFIC

Follow written and verbal directions (more than one step)

Flexible/adaptable to daily schedule changes

Meet state licensing requirements:
-DHS clearance
-Negative TB test
-No felony convictions
-Responsible character       suitable to meet needs of children
-CPR/First Aid Training
-Physical/Health Statement
-SIDS/SBS Training

Legible handwriting

Communication skills with children, supervisors, and parents (verbal, written, and listening skills); positive attitude

Recommend child development/parent/psychology class at home school

Confidentiality and use of appropriate conversations

Awareness to and handling of safety/emergency situations following policies

Proper use of grammar and appropriate language (role model)

Work in groups/teams and work independently

Multi-task oriented; ability to anticipate situations (forethought)

Math – work with whole numbers: add, subtract, multiply, divide

Appropriate/mature behavior to role model/emotionally stable

Good/appropriate grooming, hygiene, and clothing.

Reading level – 8th grade minimum

Accepts supervision and constructive criticism

Ability to supervise small groups of children

Ability to speak to a group

Able to handle pressure; remains calm in new or emergency situations

Consistent attendance (healthy) and free from communicable disease

Gather information using a variety of resources

Self-disciplined; responsible behavior, show self control

Patient; able to work at children's pace and meet individual needs.

 

Shows initiative

Energy level to keep up with children

 

Problem-solving skills

Sincere interest in being with children; enthusiastic

 

Career-Tech Center Curriculum

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
020 0000 CORE A -BASICS
020 0201 Early Childhood Influences
020 0202 Basic Principles Of Development
020 0203 SIDS/Shaken Baby Training
020 0206 Children's Health/Project
020 0207 Safety/Emergency Procedures
020 0208 TB Test
020 0209 Infant/Child CPR
020 0210 First Aid
020 0212 Bloodborne Pathogens
020 0214 ID Abuse/Neglect
020 0215 DHS Clearance Letter
020 0216 Confidentiality Letter
020 0218 Early Childhood Programs
020 0219 Program Visitation I
020 0220 Program Visitation II
020 0221 Program Visitation III
020 0222 Program Visitation IV
020 0225 Advertisement
020 0226 Job Shadow I
020 0228 Job Shadow II
020 0232 Letters of Recommendation (2)
020 0234 Abstract I
020 0236 Abstract II
020 0246 Families and Child Care
020 0248 Develop Observational Skills
020 0250 Environments/Materials for Children
020 0256 Guidance/Behavior/Conflict Resolution
020 0257 Licensing Standards
020 0270 Curriculum Planning
020 0271 Children's Literature & Literacy Activities
020 0272 Field Trips for Children
020 0273 Guiding Play
020 0274 Multi-Cultural Influences

030 0000 CORE B
030 0305 Art/Sensory Experiences
030 0306 Math Experiences
030 0307 Food/Nutrition
030 0308 Science
030 0309 Social Studies
030 0311 Music/Movement
030 0318 Early Childhood & Technology

100 0000 PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
100 0010 Work Experience
100 0020 Core A -Basics
100 0030 Core B
100 1020 Preschooler Development

200 0000 INFANT-TODDLER ASSISTANT
200 0010 Work Experience
200 0020 Core A -Basics
200 2002 Infant/Toddler Care

300 0000 SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT
300 0010 Work Experience
300 0020 Core A -Basics
300 3002 Special Needs Programs

400 0000 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT
400 0010 Work Experience
400 0020 Core A -Basics
400 0030 Core B
400 4002 School-Aged Programs

500 0000 EXTENDED ACTIVITIES
500 5006 Parent Newsletter
500 5008 Volunteer Project #1
500 5009 Volunteer Project #2
500 5010 Program Management / Clerical
500 5022 Bulletin Board/Display
500 5026 Visitation 5
500 5027 Visitation 6
500 5028 Job Shadow III
500 5032 NMC Service Learning Credit
500 5033 Community Resources
500 5034 Volunteer Project #3
500 5035 Volunteer Project #4
500 5038 Adult CPR
500 5039 Professional Development Workshop #1
500 5040 Professional Development Workshop #2
500 5041 Professional Development Workshop #3
500 5042 Professional Development Workshop #4
500 5043 Professional Development Workshop #5
500 5045 On-line Course

999 0000 CAREER PREPARATION
999 0010 Goal-setting
999 0020 Career Planning Interview
999 0030 Work-based Opportunities
999 0040 Job Search
999 0050 Job Resume
999 0060 Letter of Application
999 0070 Job Application
999 0080 Prepare For Interview Process
999 0090 Using Portfolio For Interest And Competence
999 0100 Complete Interview Process
999 0110 Follow-up Letter
999 0120 Letter Of Resignation
999 0130 Training Opportunities After High School
999 0140 Life-long Learning

Job Titles
Infant/Toddler Assistant
Preschool Assistant
Elementary School Assistant
Special Needs Assistant
Day Care Assistant


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