THE FACTS:

• Early Childhood is the most exciting and developing time in a child's life and you can participate. Fify percent of all families have two parents working and the demand for childhood educations is high.

• The opportunities are creative, including recreation leaders, coaches, preschool aides and teachers, administrations, psychologists, cruise/tour childcare directors and more.
• San Clemente Academy of Early Childhood Education has informally existed for 15 years and has a solid reputation in the community.
• Volunteer service with physically and mentally challenged children is an exciting component in our academy.
• Alumni students are employed in our community and business partnership play an important role in this academy.

• The Challenge
• The Academy of Early Childhood Education instruction and practical industry related work experience. Academy students gain the personal, analytical, technical and communication skills they need to succeed.
• The Academy of Early Childhood Education helps young people see the connection between their education and the workplace.

• Training/parenting skills for assisting preschool children
• A 10 week period preschool teaching experience to apply your skills
• Internship at local schools
• Volunteer service with special needs children
• Leadership opportunities
• Personal resume/portfolio
• Skills in planning "Special Party Events"
• Advanced education in Developmental Theory/Psychology.