Objective 2.03 Careers in Child Development 3 days PCD Objective 2.03 Careers in Child Development 3 days

Preview for Obj. 2.03 2.03 PP Notes Careers by Education Level Key Terms Career Scavenger Hunt Career Project, Presentation Test Review Test __________________________

child-related field you 1st things 1st!! In order to work in a child-related field you must have a DEEP CONCERN for CHILDREN!!!!!!

Many times… You may become exhausted working directly with children, which comes from: Hectic physical pace Emotional stress of constant changes Lack of knowledge

Careers by Education Level Directions: Fold your paper into four quadrants. See example Be ready to label each quadrant according to the different education levels. HINT: BONUS--know jobs in each category for TEST.

Quadrant #1: Entry-level job Education requirements Position for beginners in a field Limited education and training usually only a High School Diploma Types of jobs: Au Pair Babysitting Camp Counselor Nanny Puppeteer Storyteller Teacher Assistant–child care

Quadrant #2: Associate’s Degree Education requirements 2 year degree at a Community or Technical College Types of jobs: Nurse (LPN) Teacher assistant (public school) Paramedic Wildlife educator Dental hygienist Sonographer (page 175-The Developing Child) Child care teacher

Quadrant #3: 4-Yr. College Degree Education requirements Attending a University or College 4 year study in a specific field to earn a bachelor’s degree Types of jobs: Activities director Animator Child care consultant Special education teacher Toy designer Pediatric nurse Parent educator Teacher Librarian Nurse-RN Dietitian Social Worker

NC Colleges

Quadrant #4: Graduate Degree and Above (Master’s or Doctorate) Education requirements Advanced degrees beyond bachelor's degree; Master’s usually 2 more years attending college full-time; Doctorate degree is the highest level a person can receive Doctorate does NOT necessarily mean Medical Dr. Types of jobs: Child psychologist and psychiatrist Ophthalmologist Optometrist Family court judge Pediatric dentist -Genetic counselor Speech language pathologist -OB/GYN Pediatricians -Play therapist Child development researcher -Physical Therapist

Career Abilities Specific abilities and skills are developed in schools, colleges, and/or on-the-job training.

Child-related careers… Are growing!!!! MORE jobs working with children are developed every year!!

Is teaching the only career in care and education services for children?? NO

ALL child-related careers…. DO NOT work directly with children!

Baby/Children Toys and Products Jobs developing toys and products has created careers. Advertising Marketing Management

Child Development Vs. Child Care Directions: Students will pick one of the following topics out of the bucket. Child Development: Find and cut out 5 pictures from magazines that illustrate the term child development. Child Care: Find and cut out 5 pictures from magazines that illustrate the term child care.

Job Shadow Directions: Students will be paired with a staff member in the school building to JOB SHADOW for one 90 minute class period. “Job Shadowing Guide” will be used as a guide for questions to ask and things to look for as you job shadow. Job Shadow Day: ______________________

KEY TERMS

child development The study of children and how they grow: Mentally Physically Emotionally Socially copy

child care Care provided by a person other than the child’s parents copy

entry-level A job position for beginners in a field copy

associate’s degree A two-year degree usually from a technical school or community college copy

4-year degree A degree in a field of study usually from a university or college copy

graduate degree and higher A degree above the four-year degree usually for advancement and higher pay master’s and doctoral degrees copy

duties and responsibilities What a person has to do in order to accomplish a job copy

skills and aptitudes Traits needed to achieve a goal copy

salary A set wage or income for work completed copy

wage An hourly payment for work completed copy

work environment The surroundings in which a person works copy

au pair A person from another country who comes and takes care of a child

nanny A live-in babysitter

puppeteer A person who uses puppets to tell stories for children

Paramedic A person who works with the rescue squad and knows what to do in case of an emergency

dental hygienist A person who works in a dentist’s office and cleans teeth

Sonographer A person is who reads ultrasounds

activities director A person who plans fun activities for children such as at recreation center

toy designer A person who draws plans for new toys

pediatric nurse A person who works in the unit in the hospital that cares for small children

parent educator A person who works with parents to make them better parents

Ophthalmologist An eye doctor who can write prescriptions for medication and do eye surgeries

Optometrist An eye doctor who examines eyes and writes prescriptions for glasses

genetic counselor A person who works with couples who want to have children but have hereditary problems that might be passed along to a child

Pediatrician A doctor who provides medical care for children after they are born

Obstetrics The medical specialty area that cares for and treats women just before, during, and just after childbirth, often referred to as “OB” for short

Play therapist A person who works with children who have trouble playing with others

Animator A person who makes characters come alive in a film

Nurse/Midwife Somebody trained to help deliver babies and offer support and advice to pregnant women

Gynecology The medical specialty area that cares for the health of, and treats diseases of, the female reproductive organs

Positions for beginners in a field are called… Paraprofessional jobs Professional jobs Clerical jobs Entry-level jobs Answer: D

You must have a graduate degree or above to work the following job except? Dietitian Child psychologist Child care teacher assistant Pediatrician Answer: C

All of the following are careers related to child development except? Nanny Paramedic Nurse Camp counselor Answer: A

Brooke is going to school to become a dental hygienist Brooke is going to school to become a dental hygienist. Which type of degree will she need? High school diploma Graduate level degree 4 year College degree 2 year Associate’s degree Answer: D

Mark really enjoyed his High School Parenting class and has decided to become a Parent Educator when he gets out of school. Which type of degree will he need to accomplish this goal? 2 year Associate 4 year College Graduate/Masters level High School diploma Answer: B

Laura has a strong love for woman and babies and wants to one day help take care of newborns in the hospital after delivery. What type of degree would she need? Pediatric nurse OB/GYN RN Nurse Sonographer Answer: A

John wants to help children who have trouble interacting with other children during play time. What level of education would he need? A. Entry – level B. Associate’s degree C. 4-year degree D. Graduate and above Answer: (D)

Which is an example of a career that is related to, but not directly in the field of child development and care? A. Au pair B. Lead teacher C. Nanny D. Nurse Answer (D)

True OR False __________ You must go to a 4 year college to receive a bachelor’s degree in a specific field of study. True

True OR False __________ Graduate degree is a job position for beginners in a field. False Entry-Level

True OR False __________ To be a social worker you only need a 2 year degree from my local community college. False 4-year degree

True OR False __________ A Pediatrician examines eyes and writes prescriptions for glasses.  False Optometrist 

True OR False __________ Career-specific abilities are developed in schools, colleges, and on-the-job programs.  True

True OR False __________ Child-related careers are growing. True

True OR False ___________ All persons who work in child-related careers have direct contact with children. False Indirect and direct

True OR False ___________ The growth in children’s products and services has created careers in advertising, marketing, and management. True

True OR False ___________ Teaching is the only career in care and education services for children. False Many

Job Application www.clinton.k12.nc.us Click: Staff Click: Kristen Hobbs Click: PCD Click: Sample Job Application Complete, save, print (see me 1st), turn in for grade! Tips: n/a=not applicable Doesn’t apply to YOU NEVER leave any blanks on a job app.

“Requirements for Understanding Careers in Child Care and Education Project” Directions: Research one of the Child Development Career’s discussed in class. “Career Project Rubric” will be used for evaluation “Career Notes” should be completed by the listener to gather information as students report PP presentation day: ___________________________

Presentation of Project  Style of presentation Examples: PowerPoint (6 total slides) Webpage (if you already know how) Poster Length 2-5 minutes References Include and refer to research from resources from at least each of the three explained under references in the content DO NOT COPY AND PASTE YOUR INFO Add 3 pictures to your presentation Voice and diction Pronounce words using a clear auditable voice and pleasant volume

Career topic Your name Picture Whatever you want for your title page

Education and Training Select education and training identifying -Entry level -Associate’s degree -4-year college degree -Graduate degree and above

Duties and Responsibilities List two or more duties and responsibilities you would have if hired for the career

Skills and Aptitudes List two or more skills and aptitudes necessary to be successful in the career

Work Environment Give a detailed description of the chosen work environment

References Present the following in writing during the presentation: -use at least one textbook -use at least one Internet site from websites in list in teacher’s curriculum guide -current Occupational Outlook Handbook but cannot be included as the Internet site