AA/AS in Asistente en Educacion de Parvulos

The Higher Technical Level program in Early Childhood Education Assistance prepares students to support teachers and children in preschool settings. Coursework covers child development, play-based learning, health and safety in early education and family communication. The program is offered on campus in República, La Serena, Rancagua and Temuco, and through the distance campus. Students learn to plan activities, observe children and support the daily routines that help young children grow. Students also learn to prepare classroom materials, observe child development milestones and record progress in simple written reports. Health and safety routines in early education settings are practised in supervised placements. Graduates can work as assistants in nursery schools, kindergartens, daycare centres and early intervention programs. The title can also lead to further professional study in early childhood education.