Work with Kids
Mission College offers an academic program for careers with children and a Child Development Center Lab that accommodates student training and provides childcare for faculty, staff, students, and the community.
- Look inside our Child Development Center with individualized classrooms, offices, and an outdoor play area.
- Childcare is available for students at the Mission CDC.
- Programs meet State Matrix Child Development and permit requirements.
- Study Early Childhood Education.
Choose the Best Early Childhood Education Program
Our degrees and certificates in Early Childhood Education are designed to help you land rewarding jobs that work with kids.
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ESL for Childcare
Career Outlook
Skills Needed
- Strong written and oral communication
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Decision-making skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Organization skills
- Creative thinking
- Planning and instruction abilities
- Ability to lead
- Classroom management
- Physical stamina
Career Paths
Earn an Early Childhood Education degree to work in a growing field with high demand.
Select Jobs in the Field
- Lead Teacher
- Child Life Specialist
- Special Education Paraprofessional
- Program Director
- Site Supervisor
- Parent Educator
- Social Worker
- Child Psychologist
- Early Childhood Educator
- Preschool Teacher
- Case Manager
- Childcare Provider
- Nanny or Au Pair