āThere is a lot of mindfulness that goes into play,ā says Elisabeth Remington, student.
āAll of the activities are so thought out and so well planned. Weāre not just playing;
but weāre building brains.ā Child development teachers provide cognitive, physical,
social and emotional growth and development opportunities and support for infants,
toddlers and preschoolersāa crucial learning period in a childās life. They focus
on whole child development and helping children for later academic and social success.
What is the job outlook for early childhood education?
According to the , an average of about 106,500 job opening for kindergarten an elementary school teachers is expected each year and employment for preschool teachers is projected to grow 4% with 61,400 openings each year through 2033. āYou can start in child development and end up in a wide range of opportunities,ā says Jill Harrison, professor. āBecause you can choose your internships, placements and the classes that will meet the needs of your goals and your career path.ā
Why choose Delta?
The 51ĀŅĀ× child development program is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). At Delta, youāll build a strong foundation through hands-on learning, a supportive community and small class sizes. āAt Delta, my instructors respond to my emails quickly,ā shares Aleksis Landers, student. āIf Iām asking for feedback on assignments, theyāre sending personalized responses. I donāt feel like theyāre talking to a hundred people, I feel like theyāre talking to me. It makes me feel like Iām supported inside and outside of the classroom.ā
Learn more
Watch the featuring current students and faculty at Delta or visit Deltaās webpage for more information.
