Study early childhood at JCC
Support and teach young children in their first years of education. With a degree in Early Childhood at Jamestown Community College, you’ll be able to work in the education field with children from birth through preschool, with some opportunities through second grade.
At JCC, you'll develop the skills needed to be a successful early childhood professional and work with young children in a variety of early care and education settings. You'll learn how to create programs for your students and inform the public about children and family issues.
The A.A.S. degree prepares you for roles like lead teacher and teaching assistant in childcare centers, and teacher's aide in public or private schools. The Early Childhood Development certificate is embedded in this program, and Mandated Reporter Training Certification (Child Abuse Workshop Prevention) is embedded in EDU 2210.
2024 median pay for teacher assistants: $35,240/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
- Available online
- Fully available on the Jamestown Campus
- Fully available on the Cattaraugus County Campus
Program pathway
This program includes courses that may qualify for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
Courses
Early childhood skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Understand how young children learn and develop, and will illustrate this by designing and implementing appropriate and meaningful learning opportunities that promote comprehensive and developmental learning outcomes for all young children.
- Demonstrate an introductory understanding of the importance of the relationship between families, communities, and educators.
- Apply knowledge of developmentally appropriate assessment and instructional strategies to design measurable goals, objectives, and evaluation procedures for young children.
- Exhibit professionalism as a member of the early care and education community, including the use of ethical guidelines.
The Mandated Reporter Training Certification (Child Abuse Workshop Prevention) is embedded in EDU 2210.