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 Preschool teachers and child-care workers nurture and teach preschool children (age 5 or younger) in child-care centers, nursery schools, preschools, public schools, and family child-care homes.
These workers play an important role in a child's development by caring for the child when parents are at work or away for other reasons. In addition to attending to children's basic needs, these workers organize activities that stimulate the children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth. They help children explore their interests, develop their talents and independence, build self-esteem, and learn how to behave with others.
Most preschool teachers and child-care workers perform a combination of basic care and teaching duties. Through many basic care activities, preschool teachers and child-care workers provide opportunities for children to learn. For example, a worker who shows a child how to tie a shoe teaches the child and also provides for that child's basic care needs. Preschool and child-care programs help children learn about trust and gain a sense of security.
Learn more about careers available in Child Care
Programs in Childcare are offered at Cibola High School, Kofa High School, and Yuma High School.
Your high school childcare program provides you with a solid base for several career paths, depending on your career goals. Talk with your high school childcare instructor for the specific classes you should take to best prepare you for your future.
AWC offers several options for your career path including certificate programs, two-year career degrees, and two-year transfer degrees for students planning to pursue a four-year degree. Some programs you might consider include:
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Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate Program |
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Child Development* |
For more information on the programs at AWC check out their Program Finder
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