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Early Childhood Education
Working with the children...
If you enjoy working with children from birth until age 8, Early Childhood Education may be for you! You can help children become competent in their use of language, learn to deal more effectively with others, develop their imaginations, stimulate their curiosity, initiate literacy activities, and learn concepts about the world.

Why is working with young children so important?
  • The early years set the foundation for life-long learning.
  • Early rich experiences make a life-long difference.
  • Children are active, curious, and interested in the world around them.
  • You contribute to the total development of children and the well being of families.
  • Children are our most valuable resource; early childhood professionals help to ensure the future of our community and country.
What types of careers are available in early childhood care and education?
  • Family child caregiver
  • Center-based child care teacher/assistant
  • Head start teacher/assistant
  • Distributor of child development materials
  • Preschool teacher/assistant
  • Kindergarten/primary grade assistant
  • Pre-kindergarten teacher/assistant for children with developmental delays/disabilities
  • Home visitor
  • Child and family advocate
Helpful Links
National Network for Child Care
New Mexico Commission on Higher Education

Are you interested?
Here are the classes you need to take in order to earn an Associate of Arts Degree.

You can also view the CCC Course Catalog for more details, including course descriptions. The schedule of classes can be viewed at our on-line services page or in PDF format here.
*Information from New Mexico’s Careers that Count: Early Care, Education & Family Support pamphlet

For more information, contact:
Ruthie Hefner
ruth.hefner@clovis.edu

 

View a text version of the information on this page here.

 
 


 
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