Paraprofessional Teacher Assistant or - Child Development Associate

This major offers opportunities for students to train as paraprofessionals or teacher assistants as well as meet the academic requirements for receiving the CDA certification.  Students receive an overview of early care supervision including professional development, communication skills, safety and regulations, and ethical principles.  Curriculum covers special needs, curriculum development, classroom management, and discipline techniques in a classroom/laboratory setting as well as in a work-based learning experience.

Average Oklahoma Salary
$12/hour

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

• Good physical and mental health
• Patience and enthusiasm for working with children
• Good human relations skills
• Planning and organizational skills
• Creative thinking skills
• Reading and math skills at the 8th grade level or above

Who Can Enroll
Adults

Prerequisites

Must have a clean OSBI Background Check

Location
Springlake Campus
Child Care Training Center
3901 Martin Luther King Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111

Financial Aid
Available for those who qualify

Student Organization
FCCLA-Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

Certifications Available
ParaPro Teacher Assistant

Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)

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