Work with Kids
Gain Experience in Early Education
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.
- Programs meet State Matrix Child Development and permit requirements.
- Download brochure.
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.

Child Development Classes
- Study Child Development, child health/safety, infant and toddler development, inclusion strategies, language, and more.
- Gain hands-on experience in our Child Development Center.
Courses to Consider

Child Health and Safety (CHD 017)
Learn to identify children's health problems. Study of infectious diseases, preventative health practices, nutrition and, health promotion.
Child Growth and Development (CHD 001)
Observe children using investigative research methods, evaluate differences and analyze characteristics of development at various stages.
Language & Literacy for the Young Child (CHD 003)
Learn how to promote language development and literate behaviors among emerging multilingual children.
Music and Movement (CHD 005)
Assess musical and movement experiences and design activities that promote the child's development.
Children and Play (CHD 021)
Examine the history and theories of play and explore how developmental stages of play affect the child’s overall growth.
Teaching in a Diverse Society (CHD 013)
Examine the development of social identities and the implications of oppression and privilege as they apply to young children, families, programs, classrooms, and teaching.
Parenting Issues for Teachers (CHD 018)
Learn to work effectively work with parents in the field of child development and/or teaching.

Nutritional Science

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