该计划为与孩子一起在教育环境中工作的专业人员做准备，以促进他们的认知，身体，情感和社会发展。计划内容包括与儿童及其家庭和社区合作的理论和实践。除了准备在诸如启蒙，学前班和儿童保育中心之类的早期儿童环境中工作之外，那些成功完成该专业的人还符合南达科他州出生至8岁的早期儿童教育证书的要求，从而可以进行年级教学。 K-3。完成两次学生的教学经验，一次在学前班或幼儿园的教室，另一次在一年级，第二年或三年级的教室。
One teacher can help a child believe in herself, remind a child he is bright and creative, or inspire a child to chase their dream. Research shows that quality care and education for young children is critically important, and the demand for qualified teachers of young children is great. This program prepares professionals who work in educational settings with children in order to promote their cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development. In addition to being prepared to work in early childhood settings such as Head Start, preschools, and child care centers, those who successfully complete this specialization meet the requirements for a South Dakota Birth to age 8 Early Childhood teaching certificate which enables them to teach grades K-3. Candidates student teach in the Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education and a first, second, or third grade classroom.<br><br>This program will be a good fit if you:<br>Enjoy working with young children<br>Are interested in being a lifelong learner<br>Are a patient, positive, creative, energetic person<br>Have strong communication skills<br>Are involved in your community<br><br>Career Opportunities<br>K-3 teacher<br>Preschool teacher<br>Child development specialist<br>Child care provider<br>Director of early child care program