• Teach in a state-certified preschool that delivers fun learning activities and prepares children for kindergarten
  
• Create amazing activities and lessons that make preschool learning enjoyable
  
• Influence the future of children by positively shaping their intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development

• American Red Cross – First Aid/CPR/AED
• Ashtabula County Children Services - Child Abuse Prevention
• Ashtabula County Health Department - Communicable Diseases

Lakeland Community College

ECED Technical Elective – 3 Semester Hours

Junior Year Courses

Career Technical Program: 3 High School Credits
English: 1 High School Credit
Government: 1 High School Credit
Math: 1 High School Credit

Senior Year Courses

Career Technical Program: 3 High School Credits
English: 1 High School Credit
Math: 1 High School Credit
Science: 1 High School Credit

• Drug Free Clubs of America

• National Honor Society

• FCCLA

• Student Ambassadors

• Youth Philanthropy Board 

Childcare Workers

Ohio Annual Salary $20,500 /year

Ohio Hourly Wage   $9.86 /hour

Education                  High School Diploma

Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

Preschool Teachers

Ohio Annual Salary $24,550 /year

Ohio Hourly Wage   $11.80 /hour

Education                  Associate’s Degree

Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school in preschool, day care center, or other child development facility. May be required to hold State certification.

Elementary School Teachers

Ohio Annual Salary $59,560 /year

Ohio Hourly Wage   $28.63 /hour

Education                  Bachelor’s Degree

Teach students basic academic, social, and other formative skills in public or private schools at the elementary level.