The Early Childhood Education program trains teacher candidates to instruct children ages birth through 7 (second grade) in introductory mathematics, language, science, and social studies. Career paths for educators with this license are diverse. Course work will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to be a parent-infant educator, special education preschool teacher, public school pre-kindergarten teacher, child caregiver, or kindergarten through second grade teacher. Kindergarten and elementary school teachers play a vital role in the development of children. Individuals working in education introduce children to the basics of math, languages, sciences and social studies. The educators try to instill good study habits and an appreciation for learning.