Early Childhood Education
Hours & Location
600 hours / 120 hours in the classroom and 480 in the lab
Schedule varies based on High school schedule
OVERVIEW
Create and implement engaging curriculum and practices for young children
Develop guidance and observation skills related to child care and apply principles of child development
Plan, establish and maintain a safe, clean and healthy learning environment
CAREER FOCUS
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Average Salary
$34,010 /year
Community Partners and Recent Employers of Graduates:
- KinderCare
- Learning Care Group
- Tutor Time
- St. Johns County School District
- Safe Haven Academy
WHAT YOU'll LEARN
Instruction
- Curriculum development & classroom management
- Developmentally appropriate practices for serving young children
- Guidance & Observation skills related to child care
- Identifying & applying principles of child development
- Identifying & reporting child abuse & neglect in accordance with state regulations
- Intercommunication with family & the community
- Planning, establishing & maintain a safe, clean & healthy learning environment
- Professionalism, leadership, & organizational skills
- Rules and regulations which govern child care
Apply your skills at Tech Tots Child Care or Early Childhood Services @ FCTC.
| OCP | Course Number | Course Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | HEV0870 | Child Care Worker 1 | 150 Hours |
| B | HEV0871 | Child Care Worker 2 | 150 Hours |
| C | HEV0872 | Teacher Aide (Preschool) | 150 Hours |
| D | HEV0873 | Preschool Teacher | 150 Hours |
Industry Certifications
Early Childhood Professional Credential
Dept. of Children and Families and Dept. of Education combined credential, Florida’s equivalent to Child Development Associate
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Child care development specialist
- Child care worker/teacher
- Day cares
- Head start programs
- Public school teacher aide
- School age caregiver/site coordinator
- Voluntary Pre-K programs
Downloads
Early Childhood Education 2026-27 Adult Curriculum
Early Childhood Education 2026-27 High School Curriculum
Early Childhood Education 2025-26 High School Curriculum
Instructor / Contact
Name: Ashley Moore
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (904) 547-3470
