Early Childhood Education
Train as an Early Childhood Education Professional
Prepare to Pursue a Career that Makes a Real Positive Impact
Program Offered At: Upper Darby
Careers in Early Childhood Education offer fulfilling opportunities to work with children in their important growth years. If you're a caring individual interested in fostering the emotional and intellectual growth of young children, pursuing a rewarding career in Early Childhood Education (ECE) could be an excellent career choice.
Encouraging Learning and Development in Children: A Day in the Life
As a student in the Prism Career Institute Early Childhood Education Diploma Program, you'll build a keen understanding of how children grow, learn and develop and will feel confident in your ability to contribute positively to those processes. The Early Childhood Education program at Prism combines theory and practical knowledge to prepare you to pursue a rewarding career in child care.
What could be more important than helping to plan, nurture and develop the personal growth of the youngest members of our society?
Valuable On-the-Job Type Experience: Externship
A great way to learn is by actually performing in a real education setting.
You'll feel confident after gaining relevant "real world" experience working in an actual education setting. Early Childhood Education is a "hands on" profession and a great way to learn is by actually performing in a real education setting. Professional externship experience is a great way to get a feel for your potential new career and gain real world job type experience that may help you when you pursue employment.
Employment Settings of Trained ECE Professionals
Those with an education in Early Childhood Education may find employment in a wide variety of enriching Childhood Education settings, including:
- Child Care Worker
- Pre-School Aid
- Special Needs Assistant
- Teacher Assistant
- Day Care Assistant
- Preschools
- Childcare and Daycare Centers
- Nursery Schools
- After School Programs
- Public Schools
- Community and Recreational Agencies
- Corporate Onsite Child Care Centers
Flexible Career Training to Fit Your Lifestyle
At Prism Institute we understand that all of our students have their own unique situations. Many have families, full or part-time jobs to maintain while going to school. For some, our focused full-time program is the best option. Others prefer to attend class in the evenings. You choose whichever schedule works best for you.
Find Out More
Explore if training to become an Early Childhood Education professional is right for you. Fill out the form on this page to receive career and program info or call 1-800-571-2213 to speak with a knowledgeable Admissions Representative.
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