Teacher’s Responsibilities

Responsibilities will always change Complex and demanding Pleasant and unpleasant Many roles to play –Friend –Counselor –Janitor –Nurse –Decorator –Safety Expert –Cook

Know how children develop Needs and abilities Interests over the ages Physical development

Plan a Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum (DAP) DAP – guidelines that focus on the outcomes of learning activities. (Children learn from play) Focus on the “whole” child –Physical –Cognitive –Social –Emotional

Prepare the Environment Inviting for children Stimulating learning environment Age appropriate

Communicate Effectively Good communication with children Effective communication with families

Demonstrate Teamwork Get along with coworkers

Pick a Partner For each of the following tasks, you must hold the hand of your partner and NEVER LET GO! Make a paper airplane. Untie and tie one person’s shoe. Inflate a balloon and tie the end.

Discussion How easy was it to do the task you were given? What problems did you experience when completing the tasks? Would the tasks have been easier to complete if you were doing it without your partner’s help? What can this activity teach us about working together? Have you ever been in a situation where a group slowed you down rather than helped you? How frustrating is it to be slowed down? What are some ways when working in a group that you can keep from having problems? If you become frustrated when working with a group, what can you do to lessen the frustration?

Manage Time Wisely Organize your time Set priorities Distinguish between important and urgent matters

Participate in Professional Organizations Keeps you informed on legislation and research Connects you with professionals throughout the nation Opens up doors to job opportunities FCCLA NAEYC

Follow Ethical Standards Ethics – guiding set of moral principles Helps you to choose the option that is most ethical Should practice behavior at all times

Continue to Learn Child development theories are always changing! Stay up to date!

Characteristics of Teachers Fondness for Children Patience Compassion Confidence Sense of Humor Commitment Personal Desire Physical and Mental Health

Help Create a Bulletin Board Choose one job expectation and one characteristic requirement. Create a small picture or symbol for each.

Types of Childcare Differ in their philosophies, ownership, and program offerings.

Types Family Child Care Homes Child Care Centers Montessori Schools Head Start Kindergarten School-Age Child Care Parent Cooperatives Laboratory Schools High School Child Care Programs Pre-Kindergarten

Selecting a Program Most important decision that parents make in a child’s development Areas to consider –Safe and Comfortable –Promotes all areas of a child’s development –Cost and location –Program’s goals & activities –Group sizes –Experience of staff

Create a Poster Choose a child care program. Research the program. Identify the pros and cons. Create a poster to present to parents who are trying to select a program. Save in the color print folder (ACCT)

Qualities of a good poster. Eye catching Important and relevant information Not over crowded Good use of color and graphics Use Publisher (11x14)

Types Family Child Care Homes Child Care Centers Montessori Schools Head Start Kindergarten School-Age Child Care Laboratory Schools High School Child Care Programs Pre-Kindergarten Nanny / Au Pair Kindergarten