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Working With Young Children: The Changing Landscape of Child Care

Learn about the social and economic changes driving the need for child care teachers, the responsibilities of a teacher, and the qualities of successful educators. Explore terms such as CDA Credential and DAP, and understand the impact of early childhood education on children and the economy. Discover various career opportunities in the field of early childhood education.

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Working With Young Children: The Changing Landscape of Child Care

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  1. Chapter 1 You: Working With Young Children

  2. You: Working with Young Children • In this chapter, you will learn about • the social and economic changes that will continue to create a need for child care teachers • the teacher’s responsibilities • the characteristics of successful teachers

  3. Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) ethics Terms to Know • early childhood • prekindergarten (PK) • nanny • au pair • licensing specialist • entrepreneur

  4. Married couples are having fewer children Almost 75% of children have parents working or attending school No longer have a mother as homemaker and a father as wage earner Changes in Families Women are becoming highly educated Two-thirds of women with children work outside the home Many working women are widowed, divorced, single, or separated Changes in Families

  5. Discuss • Why do you think the level of education of women impacts the need for child care teachers? List three reasons.

  6. Changes in Employers’ Attitudes • Corporate or employer-sponsored child care is growing. • On-site child care • Referral service • Sick child care • Emergency backup arrangements • Intergenerational care

  7. What are some of the payoffs companies receive when offering child care benefits to employees? Brainstorm

  8. Educational Studies • Studies have confirmed that • the first five years of life are critical • the benefits of early education are long-term • Children who receive early learning experiences are less likely to • have behavioral problems • be referred to special education • Prekindergarten (PK): the full range of early childhood programs for three- and four-year-olds

  9. Benefits to the Economy • Early childhood programs influence tomorrow’s economy. • A sound investment • Saves taxpayers future costs • Pays great returns to children

  10. Career Opportunities in Early Childhood • Nannies and au pairs • Kindergarten teachers • Early childhood assistant and associate teachers • Child care teachers and directors • Family child care home • Licensing specialists • Other career opportunities

  11. The Teacher’s Responsibility • Know how children grow and develop • Plan a developmentally appropriate curriculum • Prepare the environment • Communicate effectively • Demonstrate teamwork • Manage time wisely • Participate in professional organizations • Follow ethical standards • Continue to learn

  12. Did You Know… • According to the U.S. Department of Labor, preschool teachers were most often employed in • child daycare services (63%) • religious organizations (9%) • local government educational services (9%) • private educational services (7%)

  13. Reflect • What are some of the qualities you possess that would make you a good early childhood teacher?

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