Early Childhood Education

King Tech Preschool is a General Education lottery option preschool.  If you are interested in more information or would like to place your child in the lottery for our program please use the link https://www.asdk12.org/preschool/gened.

Molly Hayes - Instructor

Grade level 11-12. Second semester may be taken with a grade of “B” or better to advance. Course work in Child Development and/or Psychology is recommended. Municipal licensing requires all students to complete: paperwork for a criminal background check; and documented health history. AM and PM sessions offered
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Why take this course?

• Creatively use guidance procedures to help young children learn to self-regulate their behavior
• Design lessons and menus that lead to children's healthy growth and development
• Acquire a food handler's card or CPR certification

In addition, all students disciplinary records are also reviewed for possible infractions that would exclude them from working with young children. Professional dress and attire is required on preschool days including wearing our uniform polo shirt and no visible tattoos or facial piercings.

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program provides students an opportunity to work and learn about young children. Students work in a municipal-licensed preschool that follows NAEYC Accreditation Standards. They are supervised by two early childhood instructors. Students are also required to complete an application for the job of working with young children and provide three references. Students learn child development and classroom skills in supervising and teaching young children ages 3-5 years. The first semester curriculum includes: health and safety, guidance and parenting. Students enrolled in the second semester will focus on curriculum development in a quality early childhood classroom. Second semester students plan and facilitate activity lessons in all the curriculum areas from math to art.

Credits and Certifications

.5 Social Studies elective

1.0 Elective

Municipal Food Handlers' Card

Pediatric first aid/CPR (certification during spring semester only)

College Credit available

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