Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT)
Melissa Layhew, Teacher
About The Program
The Early Childhood Classroom Assistant Teacher (ECCAT) concentration is designed for those students who are interested in working in pre-school or elementary school environments as a teacher assistant. Students will learn how to use foundational knowledge of subject matter to prepare effective instruction. Time will also be spent learning to identify the needed resources to carry-out an instructional plan. 150 hours of field experience will be spent working with young children in an elementary school setting.
Second year job placement through the Career & Work Skills Training program is possible. This program meets the requirements to receive a teacher's assistant certification through WV Department of Education.
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