Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education and Teaching program at Keefe Technical School is an in-house training site designed to introduce the high school student to the development of children. Students choosing Early Childhood will be exposed to the emotional, social, physical and cognitive changes that take place during a child’s life.

Students will learn and demonstrate the duties of a classroom teacher. Students will also learn theme development, behavior management, observation and assessment skills for children. Other curriculum learned includes classroom limitations, child guidance, brain development, lesson plan creations, and classroom learning areas (math, science, language, art and writing).

The Early Childhood Education and Teaching program at Keefe School provides practice in different off-site child care centers. Students who successfully complete this course will meet the licensing requirements for the Massachusetts Department of Early Childhood and Care in infant-toddler and preschool areas. Students will also receive First-Aid and CPR certifications. Students in the Early Childhood Education and Teaching program are eligible to receive 3 college credits from Massachusetts Bay Community College upon graduation.

Career Options Include:

• Classroom Teacher
• Social Worker
• Child Psychologist
• Child Care Center Director
• Parent and Family Life Educator
• Guidance Counselor
• Resource Referral
• Pediatric Nurse
• Play Therapist
• Speech-Language Pathologist