Careers in Education
The Careers in Education program is designed for students contemplating a career as a teacher or in any occupational area that focuses on children. Students will acquire the knowledge, attitude, behaviors and skills required to be effective in a school setting or in the wider community. Through concurrent enrollment with SMCC and CMCC, students will explore careers such as teaching, social work, and specialized therapy (occupational therapy, speech therapy, and developmental therapy). Students will also learn about the art and science of teaching, educational philosophies, stages of development, curriculum planning, observation and assessment, and partnering with families. The program offers practical experience in which classroom instruction is applied in a real situation. First-year students will be required to participate in our on-site pre-kindergarten classroom while second-year students will be required to participate in a fieldwork experience with the age group of their choice, in a location that they can easily access. Positive attendance in students' first year is a requirement for fieldwork placement in their second year. Throughout the program students will be expected to write performance reflections, perform child observations, create lesson plans and learning materials, and create a professional portfolio. Students who complete the program can further their education or enter into the workforce as a pre-k teacher, educational technician, nanny, tutor and more.
Is this program a fit?
I enjoy:
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Actively working with children
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Creating activities and having an active imagination
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Helping others
I am able to:
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Be Creative- creating innovative lesson plans and activities that engage all children
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Be a Leader- lead lessons, circles and read aloud to a full class of children and other members of the classroom team
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Display Patience- working with children who are full of energy and curiosity
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Use Interpersonal Skills- dealing with and relating to children and families understanding their concerns and needs
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Work Collaboratively- work cooperatively and professionally with classmates
I am comfortable with:
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Reading- interacting with technical documents and college level text
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Writing- conveying student data and creating lesson plans and other written forms of communication