Friday, November 18, 2016

Early childhood

Early Childhood Educator

 

Other Resources

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
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Early Childhood Educator

 

Sample Career Path

People take different pathways through their careers, but no one starts at the top. This is an example of how the earnings, education and experience requirements, and responsibilities might progress for someone in this occupation.

Level 1
Sample TitleAssistant Early Childhood Educator
Earnings$15,000 to $20,000 a year
Requirements• High school diploma
• Volunteer experience working with children
ResponsibilitiesAssisting fully qualified ECEs in the classroom
Level 2
Sample TitleEarly Childhood Educator
Earnings$20,000 to $30,000 a year
Requirements• Possibly a degree in early childhood education
• Possibly a professional designation
ResponsibilitiesPlanning learning units and daily activities; caring for the children; supervising assistant ECEs; dealing with parents.
Level 3
Sample TitleSupervisor
Earnings$25,000 to $50,000 a year
Requirements• Several years of experience as an ECE
ResponsibilitiesOverseeing all the programs and activities of a daycare center; managing a group of ECEs; doing administrative work; dealing with parents.
Level 4
Sample TitleDirector
Earnings$30,000 to $65,000 a year
Requirements• Teaching and managerial experience
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in early childhood education
ResponsibilitiesOverseeing several different centers; ensuring that all operations conform to government rules and regulations; setting policies; negotiating funding with the government.
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