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    Human Services Career Pathway

    EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

    Instructor: Tina Haney 

    CIP Code: 19.0708

  • What is it?

    This program prepares students for careers in
    education. Students observe and interact in a variety
    of early childhood settings including community
    childcare centers, the Bucks County Intermediate
    Unit, early intervention programs, elementary K-4
    classes as well as Li’l Bucks Partners in Learning, our
    on-site child care center.

    What will I do?

    Students aged 16+ help operate Li’l Bucks Partners in
    Learning, a Pennsylvania-approved, Keystone Star 4
    child care center. They gain experience with diverse
    young learners, focusing on child development, play
    supervision, behavior management, and maintaining
    a safe environment.

  • CAREER PATHWAYS

    Personal Care Assistant
    Elementary Education Teacher
    Special Education Teacher
    Early Childhood
    Education Teacher
    Children’s Librarian
    Preschool Director
    Group Supervisor
    Child Life Specialist
    Group Home Counselor
    Speech /Language
    Specialist
    Licensed Child Care
    Provider

  • COLLEGE ADVANCED CREDITS

    Bucks County Community College

    Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR)

    National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)

    AVAILABLE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

    CDA Certification

    PA Required Health and Safety 

    DHS-Assistant Group Supervisor

    University of Pittsburgh Mandated Permissive Reporting Training

    PA Keys CPR Training

    PA Keys Fire Safety Training

    PA Keys Pediatric First Aid Training

    PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS

    Effective communication skills

    Emotional stability

    Mathematics fundamentals

    Physical stamina

    Read and interpret educational material at grade level