• Deliver quality child care that meets youngsters’ physical needs and supports their development

• Collaborate with peers to create safe, engaging play environments for young children

• Lead fun, educational activities for preschool kids in an on-site child care center

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Industry Credentials

Early Childhood Education students can earn the following certifications and credentials in high school:

• Child Development Associate-Ready Certificate
• Infant and Child CPR Certification via American Red Cross
• OSHA Certification via CareerSafe®
• Pediatric First Aid Certification via American Academy of Pediatrics
• Pennsylvania Skills Certificate via NOCTI®

College Credits

The following schools have articulation agreements with LCTI that allow Early Childhood Education students to earn college credit for work they complete in high school:

• Lehigh Carbon Community College

Career Pathways

with industry credentials:

• Family child care provider
• Child care assistant group supervisor
• Nanny

with associate degree:

• Child care center director
• Preschool teacher
• Teacher’s assistant

with bachelor’s degree:

• Elementary school teacher
• Preschool director
• Special education teacher