Early Childhood Educator II (13014.CN)
School of Education
Early Childhood Educator II Certificate authorizes holders to be the teacher of record in the care, development, and instruction of children in an Early Learning Child Development Program and provide guidance and supervision to an ECE 1 certificate holder. Instructional services may include but shall not be limited to development and implementation of curriculum, learning goals and environments, observation and assessment, family engagement, and health, safety and nutrition. Note: with fingerprint clearance and up-to-date immunizations, this Certification qualifies holders to obtain an ECE II Permit from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
This certificate builds upon the introductory developmental and learning theory and appropriate strategies for the care and education of young children that are covered in the Educator I Certificate. The Educator II Certificate aligns with the California Teacher Performance Expectations for teachers of young children to understand the unique needs of children ages 0-8 and their families.
The Early Childhood Educator II Certificate of Achievement will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the full program option. For successful completion, a student must complete the requirements with a minimum grade of a “C” (or P) in each course with a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
A. Design and maintain developmentally appropriate early learning environments that are healthy, safe, and nutrition for young children ages 0-8.
B. Observe and assess typical and a-typical children ages 0-8 on developmental milestones in the areas of physical, psychosocial/emotional, cognitive, and language development.
C. Apply multi-cultural, anti-biases practices in an Early Learning Child Development Programs when working with colleagues, community, children, and families.
D. Apply reflective practices, and data informed decision making when planning and implementing early care and education curriculum.
E. Formulate practices for supervising, coaching, and mentoring up and coming early childhood educators both in and outside of the classroom.
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Program Requirements:
Program Core: (26 Units) | Units |
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CLDV-01 Child Growth and Development | 3 |
CLDV-02 Child, Family and Community | 3 |
CLDV-03 Principles and Practices of Teaching Young Children | 3 |
CLDV-04L Observation and Assessment Practicum | 3 |
CLDV-05 Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
CLDV-06 Embracing Diversity in Education | 3 |
CLDV-07 Introduction to Curriculum for the Young Child | 3 |
CLDV-07L Practicum | 3 |
CLDV-37 Adult Supervision and Mentoring in Early Care and Education | 2 |
Total: (26 Units) |
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Contact Information | |
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Dean | John Albano |
Phone | (209) 384-6120 |
School Office | Business and Economics BLDG |
(209) 381-6478 | |