K-12 Teacher Development
Overview
This program is designed and delivered to develop future educators with the foundations and background to be successful when entering a childcare facility or beginning a four-year teacher certification program. The K-12 Teacher Development pathway will focus on developmentally appropriate educational strategies and certification requirements for teaching in elementary, middle, and high school. Students can earn up to six credits in the field of education for college.
The following opportunities and additional credits are available to students in this program:
Cooperative Learning Opportunity
Paraprofessional with IU12
Before/After-School Care Programs
HACC Dual Enrollment (7 Credits)
NOCTI Articulation Agreements
Millersville University (9 Credits)
Pennsylvania Western University (9 Credits)
Point Park University (15 Credits)
Scroll down to the What to Expect section for more information.
Possible Certifications
First Aid, Infant, and Child CPR/AED Essentials
Act 31 Mandatory Reporter
Paraprofessional Training
School-Age Professional Credential
Uniform
Students at York Tech are required to wear a uniform. Upper garments (shirts, sweatshirts, etc.) must be purchased through the school's Tech Gear Store. Lower apparel and safety equipment varies by program. The specific uniform requirements for K-12 Teacher Development can be downloaded using this link.
Potential Career Opportunities
What to Expect
Students interested in this program will take Education Pathway courses for their first two school years at York Tech. These courses focus on the basic principles of educational psychology, art of teaching, planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, social foundations of education, and child development.
Upon completion of sophomore year, students will apply for entrance into either Early Childhood Education or K-12 Teacher Development, and they will be accepted based on merit and other criteria. Students who are not approved for their first choice will be assigned to the other program.
Students who enter the Early Childhood Education pathway will focus on developmentally appropriate educational strategies for infants through preschool. Students in the K-12 Teacher Development pathway will focus on developmentally appropriate educational strategies for kindergarten up to Grade 12. Students also earn some of the 480 hours of training required to apply for a Child Development Associate Credential or a School-Age Professional Credential.