Early Childhood & Youth Development | Dakota County Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstructingSpeakingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServicePsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityOriginalityWritten ComprehensionFluency of IdeasSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and socia
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Technology

Computer based training softwareDesktop communications softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo creation and editing softwareProject management software

Tools

Compact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersDesktop computersEducational board gamesEducational puzzlesEducational toysEmergency first aid kitsPegboardsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentPlay structuresSand tablesToy block setsWater tables

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-2011.00	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	title_inference	$37,120 median$60,070 top	+4.14%	2,290

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Diploma)

Letter and number recognition lessons — plan and deliver independently using varied instructional formats tailored to the developmental levels in a mixed-age preschool group.
Classroom behavior management systems — apply and adjust established rules and positive reinforcement strategies routinely to maintain order during transitions and free play.
Instructional methods and learning materials — adapt independently to address different learning styles and interests observed across a cohort of preschool children.
Structured play and exploration centers — organize and stock with diverse resources that balance imaginative play with curriculum-aligned learning objectives.
Nutritional meal service protocols — implement consistently, accommodating documented food allergies and dietary restrictions in accordance with program policy.
Physical, social, and creative development activities — lead games, arts-and-crafts sessions, and music activities following a weekly plan with minimal supervisory input.
Parent-teacher conferences — conduct routinely to communicate individual children's progress, highlight strengths, and suggest home-learning strategies.
Video creation and desktop communication tools — use to document classroom activities, share progress updates with families, and support remote learning when needed.
Social-emotional cues in young children — recognize and respond with appropriate support strategies, applying basic knowledge of child psychology in daily interactions.
Daily schedule and activity sequencing — manage time effectively to ensure smooth transitions between instruction, meals, rest, and outdoor activities.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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