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Program PurposeThe program includes a School District 51 preschool training lab for working directly with young children. Students learn to work as aides and helpers in the preschool and are under supervision of the instructor and the preschool director. The preschool is licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services. Facilities are inspected annually by the Mesa County Health Department and the Grand Junction Fire Department. | IntentThe intent of the Early Childcare Professions program is to provide instruction and hands-on-work experience to students in the care and guidance of young children as well as for basic employability skills. | Program Goals Our goal for each student to: a) Develop skills and competencies to be employable as helpers and aides in child care centers and related businesses and educational settings. b) Acquire basic employability skills which will be useful and relevant to any employment situation. c) Acquire useful knowledge and experience to increase individual parenting skills. d) Build self-esteem to achieve greater learning, happiness, and over all personal success in life. |
Program Purpose
The program includes a School District 51 preschool training lab for working directly with young children.
Students learn to work as aides and helpers in the preschool and are under supervision of the instructor and the preschool director. The preschool is licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Human Services. Facilities are inspected annually by the Mesa County Health Department and the Grand Junction Fire Department.
Intent
The intent of the Early Childcare Professions program is to provide instruction and hands-on-work experience to students in the care and guidance of young children as well as for basic employability skills.
Program Goals
a) Develop skills and competencies to be employable as helpers and aides in child care centers and related businesses and educational settings.
b) Acquire basic employability skills which will be useful and relevant to any employment situation.
c) Acquire useful knowledge and experience to increase individual parenting skills.
d) Build self-esteem to achieve greater learning, happiness, and over all personal success in life.
Teachers
Teacher:
Stacey Marsh
Paraprofessional
Ashley Tatum
