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The decision to work with preschool age children is one of the most important career decisions that one can make.  A preschool teacher or caregiver is a special person in children’s lives as they master new skills, develop friendships, grow in independence, and move to new levels of thinking and understanding about themselves and the world.  It is an exciting and challenging responsibility to set up a supportive learning environment for a group of preschoolers, develop a relationship with each one, and meet their needs as individuals and as a group.  Children’s learning experiences during this period in their lives can increase their self-confidence and readiness for elementary school.

Iowa Central’s Early Childhood Education program is designed for students planning to work with children in a preschool, infant/toddler, family, day care, or home visitor setting.  Many early childhood education positions require a Child Development Associate (CDA) license, issued by the Child Development Associate National Credentialing (CDANC) Association. The purpose of this national certification program is to enhance the quality of child care by defining, evaluating, and recognizing the competence of child care providers and home visitors.

Early Childhood Education Careers

• AEA Staff Member
• Child Care Workers
• Counselors
• Educational Administrators
• Extension Agents
• Head Start Workers
• Home Visitation Workers
• Kindergarten Teachers
• Pre-School Teachers

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