Teaching Professions

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Teachers help shape our nation's future by educating our youth. Teaching Professions students work in established local preschool classrooms, elementary, and middle schools to help them gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in their chosen field. This program provides students with the coursework and internship hours to earn a Child Development Associate Credential or Youth Development Associate Certificate. To complete all the required skills, high school students attend two and a half hours per day for two school years.

PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

Mrs. Middleton began her teaching career in 2009 as a first grade teacher. She taught at Siegrist Elementary in Platte County for six years. She then worked for six more years as a Parent Educator for Platte County’s Parents as Teachers program. She has deep roots to Platte County, as she has grown up here her entire life and now is raising her family in this amazing community. Mrs. Middleton graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and William Woods University with a master’s degree in Educational Leadership K-12. Additionally, she holds certifications in Elementary Education 1-6 and K-8 Principal.

She is so excited to share her passion and love for teaching with her students!

Contact Mrs. Middleton
Phone: 816-858-5505 x1713
Email:[email protected]

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hourly Wage*

Average Salary*

Childcare Worker

$13.22

$27,490

Nanny

$13.22

$27,490

Preschool Teacher

$14.52

$30,210

Childcare Center Director

$22.75

$47,310

Middle School Teacher

$29.48

$61,320

Elementary School Teacher

$29.52

$61,400

* Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2021

AREAS OF STUDY

Foundational elements of Teaching
Professional Educator Responsibilities
Curriculum and instruction
Classroom Climate and Behavior Management
Instructional Design and Delivery
Student Growth & Data Analysis
Collaboration with Stakeholders
Professional & leadership development
American Heart Assoc Infant/Child/Adult CPR/AED & First Aid

DUAL AND/OR ARTICULATED CREDIT

Program completers may earn 10 college credits through Missouri Western State University.

INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS/OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

Students may earn Youth Development Credential (YDC), Child Development Associate (CDA), NOCTI Early Childhood Education, AAFCS Early Childhood Education, and AAFCS Education Fundamentals.

CAREER TREE

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Northland Career Center

Northland Career Center and the Platte County R-3 School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs, activities, or in employment. As required by law, the district provides equal access to district facilities and related benefits and services and will not discriminate against any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, or any other youth groups designated in applicable federal law. Northland Career Center and the Platte County R-3 School District is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries or concerns regarding the application of this notice may be referred to our district’s Compliance Officer. Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under Title VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, or Title II of the ADA, may contact the Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Kansas City, MO 64106, phone number (816) 268-0550.

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