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National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) This organization represents early childhood educators from across the US. Be sure to check out the Publications and Topics sections to find interesting and informative information for educators of young children. http://www.naeyc.org Click here to read about the qualities you’ll need to become an early childhood educator: http://www.naeyc.org/files/yc/file/200803/BTJ_Colker.pdf |
NEA Today – What Does High-Quality Early Childhood Education Look Like? Find out more about the importance of high-quality early childhood education. http://www.neatoday.org/2012/04/04/what-does-high-quality-early-childhood-education-look-like |
Teach.Com – Early Childhood Education Find out much more about this career and how to become an early childhood educator. http://www.teach.com/where/levels-of-schooling/early-childhood-education |
Council for Professional Recognition This non-profit organization administers the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Click on Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential to learn more. http://www.cdacouncil.org |
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) This organization provides all kinds of useful information for early childhood educators. http://www.nrckids.org |
Chron.Com – Qualities of a Good Teacher in Early Childhood Development See which qualities you’ll need to develop to become an early childhood educator. http://work.chron.com/qualities-good-teacher-early-childhood-development-8694.html |
Occupational Outlook Handbook – Childcare Workers Career information from the US Department of Labor. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Personal-Care-and-Service/Childcare-workers.htm |
Occupational Outlook Handbook – Kindergarten and Elementary School Teachers Career information from the US Department of Labor. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Education-Training-and-Library/Kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm |
Industry | % Employed |
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Self-Employed | |
Health Care and Social Assistance | |
Other Services | |
Educational Services |
Level 1 | |
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Sample Title | Assistant Early Childhood Educator |
Earnings | $15,000 to $20,000 a year |
Requirements | • High school diploma • Volunteer experience working with children |
Responsibilities | Assisting fully qualified ECEs in the classroom |
Level 2 | |
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Sample Title | Early Childhood Educator |
Earnings | $20,000 to $30,000 a year |
Requirements | • Possibly a degree in early childhood education • Possibly a professional designation |
Responsibilities | Planning learning units and daily activities; caring for the children; supervising assistant ECEs; dealing with parents. |
Level 3 | |
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Sample Title | Supervisor |
Earnings | $25,000 to $50,000 a year |
Requirements | • Several years of experience as an ECE |
Responsibilities | Overseeing all the programs and activities of a daycare center; managing a group of ECEs; doing administrative work; dealing with parents. |
Level 4 | |
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Sample Title | Director |
Earnings | $30,000 to $65,000 a year |
Requirements | • Teaching and managerial experience • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in early childhood education |
Responsibilities | Overseeing several different centers; ensuring that all operations conform to government rules and regulations; setting policies; negotiating funding with the government. |