Early Childhood Elementary Education

People who work in this pathway must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, motivate learners, and understand their educational and emotional needs. Teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual differences in diverse learners and employ different teaching/training methods that will result in higher learner achievement.

Careers (examples) 

• Coach
• Education Administrator
• Elementary School Teacher
• Kindergarten Teacher
• Librarian
• Multicultural/ESL Teacher  
• Preschool Teacher
• Recreation Worker
• Special Education teacher  
• Teacher Assistant

Pathway Courses (Course Planning Handbook)

• Child Development  (FCS 160)
• Preschool  (FCS313)
• Ed Academy I  (FCS 323)
• Ed Academy II (FCS 423)

Related Electives

• Human Development  (FCS 170)
• Spanish  (MLG 111)

Career Related Activities

• Future Teachers of America
• FCCLA
• National Technical Honor Society
• Career Fair
• Ask the Expert Day

External Experiences

• Job Shadow
• Internship (Long-term)
• Mini-Internship (Winter Break, Spring Break) 

Certifications

• Early Childhood Education Level 1 Credential

Triton Certificates

• Infant / Toddler Care Certificate
• Teacher Aide Certificate
• Early Childhood Administration & Management Certificate
• Early Childhood Career Pathway Certificate - Level 2
• Early Childhood Career Pathway Certificate - Level 3

Triton Degrees

• Early Childhood Credential Transfer Pathway Level 4
• Early Childhood - Birth through Grade 3
• Elementary Education Grade K through 9
• Special Education (Pre K through 12) 

College Majors (examples)

• Early Childhood Education
• Multicultural/ESL Education
• Special Education
• Sport and Fitness Management