20400
Early Childhood Assistant
What you'll learn
Nurture young minds through early childhood education! Prepare for roles in childcare and preschool settings with this Early Childhood Assistant microcredential that has been designed to meet the training requirements of the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) and the National Association of Young Children (NAEYC). You will gain a deeper understanding of child development and how to create a rich environment that nurtures learning through play. You will participate in two field trainings totaling 45 hours, with half of that time in an infant setting and the other half in a toddler or pre-school setting. You will learn how to maintain a safe and fun environment while observing child progress and using information gained to individualize programming and support for each learner. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and to immediately apply for assistant positions in childcare and preschool settings.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Faculty
Program Chair, Early Childhood
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.