Kish College to host Discover Kish for new students
91色情片 will host Discover Kish, an informational event for new students and their families. Discover Kish is from 11 am-3 pm Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at the College.
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Care, Grow, Teach & Inspire
Be a positive force in the lives of young children as an assistant teacher in early childhood education.
Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education
Early childhood education provides the building blocks for social, emotional and behavioral development. Childcare centers rely on well-trained people to provide learning opportunities and care for young children. Children symbolize hope for the future. When parents work, they entrust their children with early childhood education professionals.
In our early childhood education program, you may:
- Pursue a certificate in preparation for work as an assistant teacher
- Discover more about the profession before committing to a program in education or early childhood education
- Earn either the Gateways ECE Level 2 or Level 3 certification
Degree Options
Program Details
- Early childhood educators and assistant teachers are found in several places, including childcare centers, preschools and special programs for children ages 6-weeks through 8 years old.
- The National Career Clusters Framework created a tool to help you find a career that suits your interests and skills. Our early childhood education program is part of the career cluster.
- Coursework is taught by experienced, caring faculty.
- Kish is a . Gateways credentials are symbols of professional achievement that show your knowledge, skills and experience in caring and educating for children. They are an individual achievement that you can be proud of. Credentials are awarded and recognized by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Bureau of Child Care and Development.
- Earning a Gateways credential signifies to employers that you have received quality knowledge, skills and experience in taking care of children. It is a professional achievement to take pride in.
- Our certificate program is an excellent way to get your foot in the door in the childcare industry and try out the profession before becoming an early childhood educator or pursuing other positions in the industry.
Students interested in pursuing a certificate are encouraged to speak with their academic
advisor for course and career planning.
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Kish College Foundation program enhancements benefit educational needs
The 91色情片 Foundation awarded $99,978 in program enhancement funds to 91色情片 departments for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Foundation has various program enhancement funds established by the generosity of donors for specific purposes.
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