Careers Working with Children

Do Now: 1/8 Complete article entitled: “Secrets of the Super Rich”. Copy the following questions—DO NOT write on article. 1. What was the title of the article? 2. What was the main idea? 3.List 3 facts you got by reading this article. 4. How can you relate to this article? 5. List 3 vocabulary words. 6. If you could offer a solution or advice to the situation in this article, what would it be?

Do Now: 1/21 Complete Study guide from section 22-2 (639) & 23-1 (657) or refer to your notes. Questions 1-5 are in chapter 22 section 1. There are 3 short essay question on the back. Test is next week. EQ: What careers are related to Childhood development? What toys and equipment are appropriate to have in a early childhood classroom? EDU-HGD-2,10: Students will make informed career decisions that reflect personal, family, and career goals. Students will identify appropriate materials and equipment for a child care center.

Bellringer List at least 2-3 reasons why you would like to work with young children.

EQ/ Standard EQ: What careers are related to Childhood Development? Standard: ET-ECE-3: Analyze career paths within early childhood education and care.

Engagement Question?? What factors influence career decisions? What personal qualities are essential for professional success? –What comes to your mind when you hear of the word, “careers”? List your answers on a scratch sheet of paper.

Levels of Jobs Entry level: kinds of jobs many people take when they first enter a career area. Paraprofessional: has some education beyond high school that trains a person for a certain field. Professional: Position requires at least a degree from a 2 or 4 year institution. Most people who have professional jobs have advanced degrees such as a Masters.

Characteristics of Being an Entrepreneur No boss Make own rules Set their own schedules Make own descions

When making decisions about choosing a career Consider the following…. –Interests and values –Aptitudes: a natural talent or potential for learning a skill –abilities

Gaining Work Experience Internship: a job in which a person works for little or no pay while gaining work experience and receiving supervision. Job shadowing: observing someone in their career Service Learning: A project in which students volunteer in their community as a graduation requirement. Work Based Learning: Programs that offer students the opportunity to combine in school and on the job learning.

Analyzing a Career 8 factors to consider when choosing a career… –Tasks and Responsibilities –The work with people, information, or technology. –Work environment –Working hours –Aptitudes –Education & training –Salary & benefits –Career outlook

Lifelong Learners People who are willing to learn new information and acquire skills throughout their working lives.

Assignment 1/8 Write a 3/4 page summary about how technology has changed in the work place.