Early Childhood Education Careers and Jobs

1. Early Childhood EducationCareers and Jobs Cynthia A. Jennings WBL Coordinator

2. Why the need for trained and skilled Caregivers, Providers and Educators? Facts according to Child Trends DataBank: www.childtrendsdatabank.org • In the United States in the 1950’s, there were 47.3 million children under the age of 18 • In 2004, there was 73.3 million children under the age of 18 • In 2020, it is expected that the population of children under 18, will grow to 80.3 million

3. New York States’ Need for Quality Providers According to “Investing in New York: Economic Analysis of Child Care and Education” • In New York State - 620,000 children spent most of their days with child care providers in 2004 • In 22,000 businesses caring for children • Employing 120,000 employees

4. Childcare Providers ultimately assist New York families! • Helping more than 750,000 parents stay in the workforce. • Providing care starting at 6 weeks of age and continuing into grade school.

5. Begins here: At Home Care or Child Care in all types of establishments: Provides services for children ages 6 weeks to 5½ years Ends here: School-aged children entering Elementary school: Provides care in Universal Pre-K’s Provides care in Elementary school settings up to Kindergarten Care for Early Childhood Children

6. Positions available in Early Childhood with a high school degree working towards an Associates Degree! • Lead Teacher • Head of classroom, delivers developmentally appropriate curriculum, provides for daily care and safety of the child • Teaching Assistant • Assists the Lead Teacher in curriculum and all aspects of the daily care • Aide • Assists in all classroom areas

7. Additional Job Possibilities • Family Nanny/Au Pairs • Provides care for young children in their homes. Provides for daily care and additional duties such as housekeeping, cooking and cleaning • Family Home Day Care Provider • In home providers, offering basic care for young children

8. Positions available in Early Childhood and related fields requiring Graduate Degrees! • Certified Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher • Professional that educates young children in a public school setting or vocational school • Certified Special Education Teacher • Professional that educates special needs populations in daycare or public school situations • Principal/Administrator • Person who operates a school or facility and makes sure that appropriate curriculum and laws are followed.

9. Additional Positions available in Early Childhood and related fields requiring Graduate Degrees! • Director/Administrator • Professional responsible for the overall operations of a childcare center • Licensing Specialist • Professional responsible for the enforcement of laws that govern centers.

10. ChildCare Workers Entry: $14,870 Experienced: $23,310 Preschool Teachers Entry: $16,570 Experienced: $ 33,200 Teaching Assistant Entry: $15,230 Experienced: $27,590 Kindergarten Teacher Entry: $33,900 Experienced: $76,250 What wage can we expect to make?According to NYS Department of Labor Statistics

11. Career PlanningHow do we obtain a job? Prepare for Employment by: • Developing a resume • Assembling a professional portfolio • Doing job searches • Preparing for an interview

12. Nationwide Corporations http://www.childtime.com/home.html http://www.kindercare.com/home.php3 http://www.tutortime.com/home.html http://www.ymcacrs.org/

13. Pro: Exciting work with a variety of children Flexibility Diversity in job positions Con: Long Hours Low Pay Skills need to be constantly updated Limited employment if an advanced degree is not obtained Pros and Cons of working with young children

14. Where to get training? Community-Based Training • High School and Tech Prep programs • Half day programs at BOCES • Child Care Resource and Referral • Agencies • Community Education (non-credit bearing)

15. High School Courses required for Early Childhood Majors Students who entered ninth grade in 2001: • Pass at least five Regents examinations with 22 units of credit: 4 in English 4 in Social Studies 3 in Mathematics 3 in Science 1 in the Arts .5 in Health 2 in Physical Education 1 in a Language other than English, 4 credits by attending a Career and Technical (BOCES) class.

16. Possibilities for Work-Based Learning Experiences • Center-Based Child Care Centers • Non-Profit child Care Centers • For-Profit (Proprietary) Child Care Centers • Family Child Care Providers • In-the-Home Care/Nanny/Au Pair • Elementary Schools

17. Higher EducationCredentials and Certificates • Child Development Associate (CDA) • Children’s Program Administrator Credential • Infant/Toddler Care and Education Credential • School-age Child Care Credential • Family Development Credential • Early Childhood Certificate

18. Higher EducationCollege Degree Programs • Associate Degree • Baccalaureate Degree • Master’s Degree for the Professional Certificate • Doctoral Degrees

19. Two-Year Community Colleges Schenectady Community College Schenectady, New York http://www.sunysccc.edu/ Majors: Early Childhood Education A.A.S. Early Childhood Certificate Hudson Valley Community College Troy, New York https://www.hvcc.edu/ Majors: Early Childhood Education A.A.S.

20. Two-Year Community Colleges (cont.) Adirondack Community College Queensbury, New York http://www.sunyacc.edu/ Majors: Early Childhood Education A.A.S. Fulton Montgomery Community College Johnstown, New York http://www.fmcc.suny.edu/ Majors: Early Childhood Education A.A.S.

21. Two Year Colleges SUNY Cobleskill Cobleskill, New York http://www.cobleskill.edu/ Majors: • Early Childhood Education A.A.S • Child and Family Services A.S. • Child Care Practice Certificate

22. Two Year Colleges Maria College Albany, New York www.mariacollege.edu/ Major: • Early Childhood Education A.A.S. • Teaching Assistant Certificate

23. Four-year Colleges College of Saint Rose Albany, New York http://www.strose.edu/ Majors: B.S./M.S. in Early Childhood Education B.S. in Early Childhood/Special Education M.S. in Education in Teacher Education M.S. in Education in Childhood (Elementary) education SUNY Cobleskill Cobleskill, New York http://www.cobleskill.edu/ Majors: B.S.Early Childhood Development

24. Albany Jewish Community Center Albany, New York 689-0039 North Country Academy of Airport Park Latham, New York 783-2062 www.northcountryacademy.com Kidsskeller Inc. Child Care Center Albany, New York 262-6950 www.amc.edu/kidskeller Capital Region “Top ”Child Care CentersRated by Business Review magazine for 03-04

25. Executive Woods Childcare Albany, New York 459-7156 Viking Child Care Center HVCC Community College Troy, New York 629-4506 MapleLeaf Day Care Center Burnt Hills, New York 384-1710 Capital Region “Top ”Child Care CentersRated by Business Review magazine for 03-04

26. Bethlehem Preschool Glenmont, New York 463-8091 Stepping Stones Rensselaer, New York 286-0139 www.ceo-cap.org Little Ones Nursery & Daycare Schenectady, New York 346-4574 Capital Region “Top ”Child Care CentersRated by Business Review magazine for 03-04

27. Useful Information and Employment Links! New York Links: Office of Children and Family Services www.ocfs.state.ny.us New York State Department of Health www.health.state.ny.us New York State Early Childhood.org www.earlychildhood.org Child Care that Works www.scaany.org

28. Additional Links National Links: National School Age Care Alliance www.naaweb.org National Association for the Education of Young Children www.naeyc.org Childcare Information Exchange www.ccie.com National Network for Childcare www.nncc.org

29. Preparing for Employment Resume Websites: www.resume.monster.com www.15min-resume.com www.careercity.com Interviewing tips www.eresumewriting.com

30. Need Further Assistance? Contact: Mrs. Cynthia A Jennings Work-Based Learning Coordinator Career and Technical School 1015 Watervliet Shaker Road Albany, New York 12205 Email: cjenn@gw.neric.org www.bocescareertech.org