Child Development Associate | Dutchess Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

InstructingSpeakingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationReading Comprehension

Knowledge

Education and TrainingEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityCustomer and Personal ServicePsychology

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityOriginalityWritten ComprehensionFluency of IdeasSpeech RecognitionDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Tasks

Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and socia
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

Technology

Computer based training softwareDesktop communications softwareElectronic mail softwareVideo creation and editing softwareProject management software

Tools

Compact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersDesktop computersEducational board gamesEducational puzzlesEducational toysEmergency first aid kitsPegboardsPersonal computersPhotocopying equipmentPlay structuresSand tablesToy block setsWater tables

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsSupportRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium25-2011.00	Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	title_inference	$37,120 median$60,070 top	+4.14%	2,290

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Micro-Credential)

Basic color, shape, and number recognition activities — introduce and deliver under direct teacher supervision in a preschool classroom setting.
Classroom behavior rules and daily procedures — follow and reinforce according to established guidelines when supervising small groups of young children.
Instructional materials and manipulatives — select and distribute from a prepared inventory under guidance to support structured learning activities.
Meals and snacks — serve to children in compliance with posted nutritional guidelines and licensing requirements during scheduled mealtimes.
Children's basic physical needs — assist with feeding, dressing, and diapering under the direction of a lead teacher in a licensed childcare environment.
Circle-time activities such as storytelling and simple songs — facilitate with scripted plans in a preschool classroom under supervisor observation.
Personal hygiene routines — model and prompt children to practice handwashing, toothbrushing, and restroom procedures as part of the daily schedule.
Classroom communication software and email — use to receive announcements, access lesson resources, and share updates with the lead teacher.
Child behavior observations — record accurately using provided forms to support the lead teacher's monitoring of individual student progress.
Parent or guardian interactions — respond to routine questions politely and refer concerns to the supervising teacher during drop-off and pick-up.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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