Welcome to CE100: Unit 2 Seminar We will begin at the top of the hour. Until then please feel free to share in conversation with your classmates.

Review Unit 1: Any questions? You reviewed the final project, course syllabus, and other projects. You began to look at career opportunities for students with an associates or bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education & Development. You began to consider the possibility of becoming an Early Childhood Professional.

Let’s reflect… What is your career goal? Do you have a clear understanding of what degrees, certifications, knowledge and skills you need to reach this goal? Are you formulating an academic plan and deciding which elective courses best meet your academic & career goals? “Faith Is Taking The First Step Even When You Don’t See The Whole Staircase.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Early Childhood Occupations In Unit 2 we will continue our exploration of early childhood occupations/ careers: The Nature of the Work Training, Other Qualifications, & Advancement Employment/ Job Outlook/ Earnings Related Occupations

Nature of the Work Child care workers are generally classified into 3 different groups based on where they work: Private household workers, who care for children in the child’s home Family child care providers, who care for children in the provider’s home Child care workers who work at child care centers, which include Head Start, Early Head Start, full-day & part-day preschool, etc… U.S. Department of Labor/ Bureau of Labor Statistics/ Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010 – 2011 Edition

Child Care Careers Child Care Centers and services of all types must adhere to State child care licensing regulations and meet State governing standards & policies. Non-Profit Child Care Centers: YWCA or the YMCA, local community agencies, recreation departments, etc… Faith-Based Childcare Centers are typically non- profit and are sponsored by a church or other religious-affiliated institution Before and after school Care Centers

Cont… Chain or Franchise Childcare Centers are individually or corporately owned and governed by a corporation that sets policy. Employer-Sponsored Childcare Centers provide on- site childcare facility so employees can visit their child at break times throughout the day for bonding and feeding. Cooperative Childcare Centers, run by families of children that attend, and Specialty programs, which focus on dance, gymnastics, sports, or a specific teaching philosophy.

Career Roles: Child Care Head Teacher (private, religious settings) Teacher Assistant Substitute Teacher Home Care Provider Day Care/ Pre School Owner Nanny/ Au Pair Home School Instruction/ Tutoring Park District Pre-School Program Community Service Program employee

Community Based Careers There are so many ways to work with young children and their families, and so many ways to make a difference. While many people choose to teach, you may find that you would like to use your degree and the knowledge you have gained to work in a social service agency, at your local childcare licensing agency, as a parent education program consultant, as a children’s librarian, or as a parent/child teacher. Note: Most of these choices require you earn an advanced degree & meet credential requirements.

Public & Private School Careers Public school teachers must be licensed, which requires a bachelor's degree & the completion of an approved teacher education program. It is imperative that you research your State Board of Education to familiarize yourself with their teacher certification process. Many states offer alternative licensing programs to attract people into teaching, for hard-to-fill positions like science; however you would need a degree in the specialty area. Private school teachers do not always need to be licensed but are generally required to hold a bachelor's degree.

Kaplan Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development The Kaplan Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Development is not an educational degree; nor does it include certification. Kaplan has no agreement with any state to set up an educational practicum. The degree addresses the entire developmental and learning spectrum of early childhood; along with practical applications that apply to a number of career opportunities. To find out about the process of certification in your individual state you should scrutinize information from your State Board of Education or better yet; apply for certification asking your State Board of Education to send you materials used in the certification process. Always follow through with clarification; for example: if a student teaching experience is required what exactly must take place and how is it determined that you’ve met the requirement.

School Settings Public Private Religious Charter Schools Boarding Schools Residential Facilities Schools Abroad Note: Most of these settings require you to hold a valid teaching certification.

Public School Teacher To be a teacher in a public school you must have a state teaching certificate for the state you intend to work in. The requirements for individual states vary but generally are: Higher level degree (Bachelors, Masters) in which you passed certain required courses that have been pre-approved by the state or align with state course requirements. Supervised/ logged observation hours through a state approved program On-sight practicum/ internship/ student teaching through a state approved program Passage of state exam/s leading to a valid state teaching certificate Depending on where you live; there may be one year or less state approved programs for those with higher level degrees (especially education related degrees) that fast track the process in becoming a state certified teacher.

Private School Elementary Teacher To be a teacher in a private school the requirements vary. Private schools are not required to follow the same guidelines as publicly funded schools; however they often do. The requirements for individual private schools may include: Higher level degree (Bachelors, Masters) Holding a valid state teacher certificate Experience in the classroom Portfolio evidence of: Professional commitment to education Knowledge/ experience related to teaching Engagement with children & families & the community Good communication skills Evidence of time management, organization

Quality Child Care Provider: What traits, behaviors, skills, knowledge should a Child Care Provider have? Staffing Ratio: How does this affect child care? Environment: What to consider? Safety: What to consider? Services: What services contribute to the overall welfare & well being of children? Relationships: With whom? Communications?

Time to Share This week you investigated and choose a career to review in tonight’s seminar. Now it’s time to share your findings: 1.What job prospect sounded appealing to you? 2.What type of organization would you like to work in? 3.What is the salary range for this position? 4.What else do you need to know in order to reach this career goal?

Wrap Up “Faith Is Taking The First Step Even When You Don’t See The Whole Staircase.” Martin Luther King, Jr.