You: Working with Young Children. Question What qualities do you believe a teacher working with young children should possess? Discuss with your table.

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You: Working with Young Children

Question What qualities do you believe a teacher working with young children should possess? Discuss with your table and list the qualities on chart paper. Fill out “Is Teaching for You?” questionnaire honestly.

Early Childhood birth to age 9 Child develops since of self Language Social Emotional Problem-solving Motor skills

Social and Economic changes Changes in families Changes in employers’ attitudes Changes in education attitudes

Changes in Families 75% of children have parents working outside of the home or attending school Women are higher educated Couples are having fewer children Many working women are widowed, divorced, single, separated, or spouses do not make enough to support the family.

Changes in Employers’ Attitudes Employers contribute 1% of the total spent on child care Companies benefit by positive effects on recruitment, morale, and productivity Lower turn over and absent rates Improved quality of the workforce

Changes in Education Attitudes Most 3,4, and 5 year olds are enrolled in early childhood programs. More than 33% of children with working parents attend child care centers. Parents are more aware of their child’s developmental needs. Children who attend full day kindergarten do better academically and socially during the primary years than those who attend a half day.

Career Opportunities in Early Childhood Nannies and Au Pairs Kindergarten Teachers Early Childhood Assistant and Associate Teachers Child Care Teachers and Directors Family Child Care Home Licensing Specialist Other Career Opportunities

Nannies and Au Pairs A nanny provides care in a child’s home. Some nannies live in the home. An au pair is a person form a foreign county who lives with a family and performs tasks similar to a nanny.

Kindergarten Teachers You need a bachelors degree in education to teach Kindergarten. Getting your staff certification is a good stepping stone to becoming a teacher. Can work in a public or private school.

Early Childhood Assistant and Associate Teachers May be hired to meet ratio requirements Job is to assist a lead teacher in providing a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Do not require a degree May require specialized coursework or training in child development or early childhood education. Can help you gain the experience needed to advance to a lead teacher position.

Child Care Teachers and Directors Teachers is responsible for planning curriculum and teaching children Director’s responsibilities are broader. Director is responsible for marketing the program, recruiting children, hiring and supervising staff, and managing the budget.

Family Child Care Home 6 weeks- 12 years old Allows the provider to work form home. Many times have longer hours of operation Providers can also care for their own children.

Licensing Specialists Usually employed by the state Protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children attending centers. Make regularly scheduled on-site visits to assigned centers. Observes whether the center is following state licensing guidelines.

Other Career Opportunities Parent educator-work with parents to help them learn parenting skills. Community recreation leaders Children’s art, dance, music, and sports instructors. Social workers Counselors Therapists Health care providers Entrepreneur- creates own business.