ECE Program Administration

Certificate of Recognition

Background Information

Early Childhood Program Administrators work with staff, families, and community, and must provide the leadership and supervision necessary to promote a quality early learning and care program in a variety of settings for children from birth through the age of 12. Directors, Assistant Directors, and Program Supervisors provide the leadership to ensure that programs are relationship-focused, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive. Program Administrators may hire, orient, train, and supervise staff, provide performance reviews, plan curriculum, and manage all program business aspects. Program Administrators need to stay current with issues and trends in the field of early childhood education, and be knowledgeable about community resources. Program Administrators must have an understanding of appropriate and related standards including the Washington State Skill Standards for Early Childhood and School-Age Care Professions. (Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, 2000)

Program Outcomes

Based on Washington State Skill Standards for Early Childhood and School-Age Care Professions.

1. Recognize appropriate health, safety, and nutrition practices in programs serving ages 0-11.
2. Foster and mentor teachers to identify and meet individual child needs.
3. Supervise and implement age appropriate curriculum through childcare routines and activities.
4. Demonstrate family support and relationship-building skills with families.
5. Foster and nurture staff growth and professionalism through goal setting activities and performance evaluations.
6. Recognize and honor the culture and needs of families, children, and staff, in all aspects of an Early Childhood Program.
7. Create and maintain a professional team environment.
8. Maintain current knowledge of the field of Early Childhood Education.
9. Participate in community and professional networking.

*See course description for prerequisite.

Source: 2009-2010 Olympic College Catalog

Common Course Numbering Crosswalk (Effective Summer 2008)

for Former and Continuing Students