Management in Child Development

Snead State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

Management in Child Development Short-Term Certificate provides training for child development program administration roles.

Credits

10 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

CHD 208Administration of Child Development Programs

3 cr

BUS 275Principles of Management

3 cr

Program Details

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Management in Child Development

Snead State Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

Management in Child Development Short-Term Certificate provides training for child development program administration roles.

Credits

10 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringCoordinationReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Written ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityInformation Ordering

Tasks

Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities and policies and students' behaviora
Monitor students' progress and provide students and teachers with assistance in resolving any proble
Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate primary and supplemental staff and recommend personnel actions fo

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareData base user interface and query softwareDesktop communications softwareInstant messaging softwareAccounting software

Tools

Compact digital camerasComputer laser printersDesktop computersEmergency first aid kitsLaptop computersLaser facsimile machinesMulti-line telephone systemsPersonal computers

Work Values

RelationshipsAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare11-9031.00

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Classroom observation notes — compile and organize under supervisor guidance to support monitoring of individual children's developmental progress in a licensed preschool setting.
Parent communication logs — draft and maintain with mentor oversight to document discussions about children's behavioral or learning needs in a daycare center.
Educational program schedules — review and interpret existing drafts to understand staffing and facility requirements under the direction of a lead administrator.
Staff onboarding materials — assist in preparing and distributing to support the training of new teaching staff in an early childhood program.
Office suite and email software — use to compose routine correspondence and maintain administrative records in a preschool administrative office.
Child progress reports — gather data and format reports with supervisor review to help teachers and families understand individual student milestones.
Purchasing requests — compile supply lists and submit for approval in accordance with established budget guidelines at a daycare center.
Licensing and safety regulations — read and summarize relevant sections to support compliance activities under the guidance of a senior administrator.
Daily activity plans — assist lead teachers in reviewing and aligning with center educational standards during supervised program delivery.
Database and spreadsheet software — enter enrollment and attendance data accurately to support administrative reporting in a preschool office environment.

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

CHD 208Administration of Child Development Programs

3 cr

BUS 275Principles of Management

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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