The document discusses the career of an early childhood educator. It describes some of the daily activities like playing outdoors with children, doing crafts indoors, and teaching basic lessons. It also covers the qualifications needed which include an undergraduate degree in early childhood education or child development. Additionally, it provides statistics on the median pay, expected job growth, and notes that while the salary may not be high, working with children is rewarding.

1. By: Sam Brooks

2.  Early Childhood Education is the formal
teaching and care of young children.
 I chose this career because I love little kids
and being around them.

3.  Playing outdoors with the little kids.
 Indoors doing crafts and eating snacks.
 Planning lessons
 Teaching basics lessons that will help kids
grow up.

4.  In a classroom and outside.
 Depending on the age 3 to 7 hours.
 Plus planning outside of work.
 Having to deal with behavioral issues
sometimes.

5.  Training Qualifications: (1) earning an
undergraduate or graduate degree in early
childhood education or child development, (2)
earning an associate degree in early childhood
education, early child care and development, or
child development, (3) developing and
demonstrating competency through a competency-
based assessment system such as the National
Child Development Associate (CDA) program.

6.  Quick Facts: Preschool Teachers
$25,700 per year
2010 Median Pay
$12.35 per hour
Entry-Level Education Associate’s degree
Work Experience in a
None
Related Occupation
On-the-job Training None
Number of Jobs, 2010 456,800
Job Outlook, 2010-20 25% (Faster than average)
Employment Change,
113,600
2010-20

8.  Computers are used in this career for looking up
lesson plans and getting ideas for new things.
 CD players are used to play CD’s like veggie tales
and stuff. Teaching basic computer skills to the
children.
 They are beneficial because they can supply you
with new ideas you might not have ever been able
to find in books.
 CD players are beneficial because they teach little
kids things through songs. Helps them get ahead
in life.
 Computers=buying books and things that had
lesson plans.
 CD players=cassette players
 Computers=type writers.

9.  I would still chose to be a early childhood
educator because even though I may not
make a lot of money I would be happy. I
could do what I want, teach kids, and be
around little kids.

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