Title: Identify roles and responsibilities of an entry-level early childhood education professional.
Course: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-36) > Section: Exploring Early Childhood Education Careers

Identification should consist of tasks and duties, intrinsic and extrinsic rewards, and potential challenges of employment as an early childhood education professional.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What personal skills, interests, and values support a career choice in working with young children? What other factors might lead to this career choice?
- What intrinsic or extrinsic rewards are offered in working with young children?
- What are some challenges of working in this field? Do the benefits or rewards outweigh the limitations? Why or why not?
- How do the challenges differ between entry-level and advanced-level employment in early childhood education?
- What are the differences between an entry-level and an advanced-level early childhood education position?
- Why would having a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential be useful?

Communication

- What communication skills are necessary for a career in early childhood education?
- How can an applicant effectively communicate his/her skills/qualities to a potential employer?

Leadership

- What leadership qualities are needed for success in early childhood education?
- How can leadership skills affect career success or failure?
- What are some ways to gain leadership skills or opportunities?

Management

- How can one prepare for a career in working with young children?
- What might be the impact of long-term and short-term career goals and choices on oneself and on others?
- What types of professional development would be helpful as an entry-level teacher?