Early Childhood Administrator, Certificate

Early Childhood Administrator, Certificate

Make an impact in early childhood development.

This certificate program will prepare students to become effective administrators in early childhood education. Students will learn about high-quality early learning practices alongside essential business, management, and administrative skills. Together, these experiences will equip you to confidently lead and manage licensed child care programs.

Credit from this program can also be applied toward the associate degree in early childhood education

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Career Outlook in Michigan

Career Title Median Salary Annual Openings
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,540 1,741
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $63,177 225

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What do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education do?

  • Teach basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
  • Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.

What skills do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education have?

  • Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
  • Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Learning Strategies: Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.


How much does it cost?

WCC is consistently rated one of the most affordable colleges in the country. Check out the Tuition Rates and see how WCC compares to peer institutions.

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