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

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

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

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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. NC Colleges

10. 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

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

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

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

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

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

16. 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.

17. 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: ______________________

18. KEY TERMS

19. child development The study of children and how they grow: Mentally
Physically
Emotionally
Socially
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20. child care Care provided by a person other than the child’s parents
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21. entry-level
A job position for beginners in a field
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22. associate’s degree
A two-year degree usually from a technical school or community college
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23. 4-year degree
A degree in a field of study usually from a university or college
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24. graduate degree and higher
A degree above the four-year degree usually for advancement and higher pay
master’s and doctoral degrees
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25. duties and responsibilities
What a person has to do in order to accomplish a job
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26. skills and aptitudes
Traits needed to achieve a goal
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27. salary
A set wage or income for work completed
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28. wage
An hourly payment for work completed
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29. work environment
The surroundings in which a person works
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30. au pair
A person from another country who comes and takes care of a child

31. nanny
A live-in babysitter

32. puppeteer
A person who uses puppets to tell stories for children

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

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

35. Sonographer
A person is who reads ultrasounds

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

37. toy designer
A person who draws plans for new toys

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

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

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

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

42. 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

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

44. 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

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

46. Animator
A person who makes characters come alive in a film

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

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

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

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

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

52. 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

53. 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

54. 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

55. 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)

56. 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

66. 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.

67. “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: ___________________________

68. 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

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

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

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

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

73. Work Environment
Give a detailed description of the chosen work environment

74. 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