Skills Required
- Adaptability
- Confidence
- Communication
- Team Player
- Continuous Learner
- Imaginative
- Leadership
- Organization
- Innovative
Potential Careers
- Teacher
- Child Psychologist
- Social Worker
- Parent Educator
- Child Advocate
- Cruise Ship Youth Counselor
- Afterschool Program Aide
Earning Average
$58,780
Entry-level Wage
$26,470
Percentage of jobs in the local economy
6.40%
Training Programs
York County School of Technology
Early Childhood Education Program; Certifications: Child Development Associate Credential, Pediatric First Aid
YCAL
Education program with York College of PA (program intended to create opportunities for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to attend and explore a career path that may interest them)
HACC York Campus
Early Care and Education (5506): Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Early Childhood Care and Education (5170): Certificate, Early Childhood, Elementary Education (5070): Associate in Arts (AA)
York College of PA
Bachelor of Science in Early Elementary Education (PreK-4), Bachelor of Science in Early Elementary/Special Education, Bachelor of Science in Middle-Level Education, Bachelor of Science in Middle Level/Special Education, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education (Biology, General Science, Mathematics), Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education (English, Social Studies), Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Education, Teacher Leader Certificate for experienced teaching professionals (Master Teacher Certificate program at the graduate level)