FOUNDATIONS IN TEACHING
This class is designed for students who have a desire to work in careers involving young children and their families. Students will learn to provide a safe, healthy, and loving environment that will allow children to explore and develop their natural curiosity and imagination.
Early childhood development, health, safety, guidance, nutrition, lesson plans, and activities will all be covered in this course. During this course, students will work in the Small World Preschool in order to apply concepts learned in the classroom.
Projects
Creative Experiences Curriculum Notebook
Preschool Curriculum Planning
Birth Defects Information and Prevention Brochures
Preschool Floorplan Project
Children’s Book Writing Project
Equipment
Microsoft Word
Floor Planner online software
Storybird online book creating program
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Laminator
Die-cut machine
NRTC Foundations in Teaching
Weber Early Childhood Center
1501 N. Ash Street, Nevada, MO 64772
P 417-448-2070 | F 417-448-2071
Certification
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Pre-Professional Certification (AAFCS)
The Early Childhood Education assessment and certification will address a skill set necessary for success in early childhood education which is one of the fastest growing programs that is reporting employment growth. It is anticipated that this assessment and certification will be targeted for individuals preparing for careers related to early childhood education, such as those associated with:
child care,
teaching,
community-based children's programs,
social services or counseling for children, and
after-school programs.
Post-secondary
Students enrolled in the Foundations in Teaching program often pursue careers in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Pediatric Nursing, Pediatrics, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Social Services, and Child Psychology.
Alumni of the program have gone on to attend:
Careers
There are many possible career choices for those interested in working with young children. Some examples of the options are:
Head Start Teacher - $29,874
Preschool Director - $40,223
Child Care Center Director - $41,163
Special Education Teacher - $44,273
Elementary School Teacher - $43,638
Speech Pathologist - $58,958
Pediatric Nurse - $16.40 - $37.97/Hour
Pediatrician - $139,046
Social Worker - $41,662
