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Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers

Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers. Child Care Today, Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers. There is a high demand for qualified professionals to work in early childhood careers. These jobs require specific characteristics. skills. education. training. responsibilities.

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Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers

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  1. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers • There is a high demand for qualified professionals to work in early childhood careers. These jobs require specific • characteristics. • skills. • education. • training. • responsibilities.

  2. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Demand for Early Childhood Professionals • WILL keep growing. • Dual Income homes. • QUALITY education before age five leads to better academic scores and fewer behavior issues. Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers

  3. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Demand for Early Childhood Professionals Parents who work outside the home during the early years of their child’s development find that choosing goodchild careis one of the most important decisions they can make for their child. Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Child Care:

  4. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Demand for Early Childhood Professionals A growingtrend over the last several decades indicates that almost two-thirds of all children under age five spend some time in someone’s care other than their parents’. Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Trend:

  5. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Early Care and Education Programs Child care programs focus on overall developmental needs such as Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers • secure attachments. • positive self-esteem. • nurturing children’s emerging skills and abilities.

  6. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Early Care and Education Programs Child Care Centers Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers • foster a family-friendly environment. • encourage parent participation. • refer families to services such as family counseling.

  7. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Early Care and Education Programs Family Child Care Homes Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers • A provider cares for children in the provider’s home • Requires a license or certification • Often less expensive than child care centers • Usually has fewer children than child care centers

  8. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Early Care and Education Programs Anannymay be hired to provide full- or part-time child care in a family’s home. Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Nanny:

  9. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Early Care and Education Programs When a family hires anau pair, both thefamily and the au pair can benefit from new cultural experiences. Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Au Pair:

  10. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Early Care and Education Programs In-Home Care Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers • Nannies and Au Pair • May not live with the family. • Some caregivers offer their services on an emergency or on-call basis: Who are these people?

  11. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Inclusive and Diverse Environments Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers • Programs and centers should n not discriminate against people with disabilities. • Centers need to accommodate the needs of children with disabilities and their families. • Professionals respect children and families of all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

  12. Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers YourRole in Child Care • YOUR success depends on a combination of your personal traits, attitudes, skills, and abilities. • YOU SHOULD POSSESS characteristics that help a child care provider become successful. • Education and training WILL help prepare you for a career. Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers

  13. Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Careers in Early Childhood Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Training in the field of early childhood care opens many career opportunities, including • owning or managing a child care center. • working with children and parents as a social worker or other human services professional. • teaching other adults about children.

  14. Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Working with Children Early childhood programs are available at a variety of settings. How many ways can you think of where interact or work with children? Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers

  15. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Choosing a Career Path Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers • Setting educational and career goals is the first step in planning your career. • Education, training, and experience vary by specific job and location. • Each state sets its own standards, so find out about your state’s requirements. • Look for intern or volunteer experiences to find out if this career is right for you.

  16. Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Provider Certification The Child Development Associate credential is offered in four areas: infant/toddler caregivers in center-based programs, preschool caregivers in center-based programs, family child care providers, and in-home home care. Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Child Development Associate (CDA):

  17. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Provider Certification Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers • Federal, state, and county or city government agencies have created certification and credentialing programs. • The board of education in each state determines certification requirements. • Many states require the CDA credential or similar training and education.

  18. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Criminal Background Checks • ND requires criminal background checks before being employed in child care. • What happens if there is criminal activity? Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers • If a background check reveals criminal activity involving children, state law requires that the employer reject the candidate or dismiss him or her if already hired.

  19. Chapter 1:Early Childhood Careers Privacy and Confidentiality • It is YOUR responsibility to maintain confidentiality. How do we do this? Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers

  20. Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Review Key Concepts Name five places you can work with children. Child Care Today,Chapter 1: Early Childhood Careers Any five: Boys and Girls Clubs; resource and referral agencies; hospitals or hospices; libraries; zoos, gardens, nature centers; cruise ships, shopping malls, fitness centers; shelters; professional organizations; before- and after-school care; family education agencies; high school or university child care centers; intergenerational care centers; kindergartens; mental health agencies; children’s museums; parks and recreation programs; prisons with in-house child visitation; public or private preschool programs; school health center; state education boards; summer camps and sports clinics; U.S. military bases

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