Positions in the Early Childhood Field Career Exploration Sheet

Position #1 (Qualify with a BS in Child Development)

Where listed (NAEYC Early Childhood Career Forum)

Job title: Preschool Lead Teacher

Brief description (in your own words) of the position: This position is year-round teaching children from the birth to ages five years that are at risk of academic failure. The preschool leader will be under the supervision of the Master teacher, the lead teacher is developing and implement individual education plans. They are to help each child domains (social, intellectual, linguistic, physical, and emotional).

Education/experience required: Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education and a minimum of three years teaching in early childhood setting.

Reason(s) why this job appeals to you: I like working with children who need help academically. Watching each child grow individually and developing in a positive way is important to me. These children need the extra help to become successful in life, It’s hard to learn when you have no one at home to help you with your school work. These children need dedicated teachers who will take the time to teach them.

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Position #2 (Requires a graduate-level degree)

Where listed: NAECY Early Childhood Career Forum

Job title: CEO

Brief description of the position: This position requires the leader to have a vision for the children and youth. They have to be good decision-makers, communicate and connect with people in a positive articulate way. They must have experience with finances, contract and grants.

Education/experience required: Master’s Degree from an accredited academic institution

Reason(s) why this job appeals to you: This job would be something I would look for when I get my master’s because it protects children who have been abuse or neglected. How I can eliminate abuse or neglect by getting help from family services and the community. I would be able to find them help in the clinical services, healthy families and crisis homes.

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Any on-going training?

Position #3 (Requires advanced degree and/or significant experience)

Where listed: NAECY Early Childhood

Job title: Academic Program Manager-Early Childhood Education & Child Studies

Brief description of the position: This position is for an academic manager who can manage three functions: course development, teaching, and program management. They must be familiar with NAECY standards and manage early childhood education.

Education/experience required: PH. D or ED. D

Reason(s) why this job appeals to you: You are experiencing with different people who do certain important jobs. Working with people who are dedicated to reach a mission and make goals that can be achieved.

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