1. Skills and Responsibilities of Early Childhood Professionals Objectives 2.01 and 2.02

2. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 2 What skills do you need to be able to work with young children? Used with permission, Southern Alamance High

3. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 3 What responsibilities do people who work with young children have? Used with permission, Clyde Erwin High

4. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 4 How are these skills and responsibilities related? Used with permission, Hobbton High

5. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 5 Those who have the skills and assume the responsibilities of working with young children are called early childhood professionals.

6. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 6 How can YOU become an early childhood professional? The first step is to become familiar with the skills and responsibilities required...

7. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 7 Skills Needed by Early Childhood Professionals 1.Basic communication 2.Math 3.Thinking 4.Life 5.Interpersonal 6.Leadership 7.Resource management 8.Professional communication

8. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 8 1.Basic communication skills  Speaking  Writing  Reading  Listening  Body language Used with permission, Albemarle High

9. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 9 2. Math skills  Adding  Subtracting  Multiplying  Dividing Used with permission, Albemarle High

10. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 10 3. Thinking skills  Thinking critically  Making decisions  Solving problems Used with permission, Southern Alamance High

11. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 11 4.Life Skills (Partnership for 21 st Century Skills, US Department of Education, 2006)  Leadership  Ethics  Accountability  Adaptability  Personal productivity  Personal responsibility  People skills  Self-direction  Social responsibility

12. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 12 5. Interpersonal Skills (SCANS Report, Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills, US Dept. of Labor, 1992)  Participating as a member of a team  Teaching others  Serving clients, customers  Exercising leadership  Working with cultural diversity

13. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 13 6. Leadership skills  Responsibility  Integrity  Vision  Perseverance  Consideration  Team focus Used with permission, Clyde A. Erwin High

14. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 14 7. Resource management skills  Managing people  Acquiring and sharing information  Using technology effectively  Using time wisely  Using energy wisely  Managing money  Managing equipment and supplies Used with permission, Hobbton High

15. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 15 8. Professional communication skills  Communicating goals and philosophy  Public relations  Family communications  Staff communications and teamwork  Recording information

16. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 16 8.Professional dress is very important.  Practical  Functional  Appropriate  Good taste Used with permission, Albemarle High

17. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 17 Think About It... These 8 sets of skills are needed in order to meet the responsibilities of working with young children. Pay close attention to the similarities between these skills and the primary responsibilities of those who work with children. Which skills do you see reflected in the responsibilities?

18. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 18 Primary Responsibilities of Early Childhood Professionals 1.Know how children grow and develop 2.Plan developmentally appropriate curricula 3.Prepare the environment 4.Communicate effectively 5.Get along with co-workers 6.Manage time wisely 7.Continue to learn

19. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 19 1. Know how children grow and develop Used with permission, Wakefield High Used with permission, Clyde A. Erwin High

20. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 20 2. Plan developmentally appropriate curricula Used with permission, C High

21. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 21 3. Prepare the environment

22. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 22 4. Communicate effectively

23. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 23 5.Get along with co-workers

24. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 24 6. Manage time wisely

25. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 25 7. Continue to learn

26. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 26 Ethical Responsibilities of Early Childhood Professionals 1.To children 2.To families 3.To colleagues 4.To community and society

27. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 27 Ethical Responsibilities to Children

28. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 28 1. Do not harm children

29. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 29 2. Involve those with relevant knowledge in decisions about children

30. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 30 3. Communicate concerns about children in a positive way

31. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 31 4. Be familiar with symptoms of child abuse and know procedures for addressing

32. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 32

33. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 33 1. Not to deny family members access to classroom

34. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 34 2. Inform families of philosophy, policies, and personnel qualifications

35. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 35 3. Keep fully informed of research projects involving their children and gain consent

36. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 36 4. Not to use relationship with family for personal advantage

37. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 37 5. Maintain confidentiality and the family’s right to privacy

38. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 38 Ethical Responsibilities to Colleagues

39. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 39 1. Inform co-workers first of concerns and attempt to resolve

40. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 40 2. When disagreeing with program policies, first attempt to effect change within the organization

41. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 41 3. Inform employees who do not meet program standards of concerns and assist in making improvements

42. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 42 4. Base hiring and promotion solely on records of accomplishment and ability

43. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 43 Ethical Responsibilities to Community and Society

44. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 44 1. Communicate openly and truthfully about the nature and extent of services provided

45. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 45 2. Cooperate with other professionals who work with children and families

46. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 46 3. Refrain from participating in practices that violate laws and regulations that protect children Used with permission, Wakefield High

47. A - 2.01 & 2.02 - Skills & Responsibilities 47 Are you an early childhood professional?