Early Childhood Care and Education
The Early Childhood track prepares students to work with infants/toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary aged children (K-3).
Employment Opportunities
- Child Care Provider
- Child Care Administrator/Director*
- Child Life Specialist*
- Early Interventionist*
- Family Advocate*
- Family Home Child Care Owner/Provider
- Head Start Lead Teacher
- Infant and Toddler Teacher
- K-3 Elementary Teacher*
- Preschool Teacher
*This employment opportunity will require transfer to a 4-year university or additional training beyond an AS degree. Speak with your SLCC advisor for more information.
The Early Childhood track offers hands-on lab experience at the nationally-accredited SLCC Eccles Early Childhood Development Lab School.