ECE 1 Careers in Childcare

Untitled Lesson

By Susan Heller

Open Ended

Why do you think there is a growing need for child care teachers in today's society?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an important characteristic of a successful teacher working with young children?

• Patience

• Strictness

• Indifference

• Impatience

Open Ended

Explain how social and economic changes can increase the need for child care services.

Open Ended

List and describe at least two responsibilities of an early childhood teacher.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are career opportunities in the early childhood field?

• Nannies and au pairs

• Licensing specialists

• Family child care home

• High school teachers

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of a nanny?

• A person who provides care in a child's home

• A teacher in a public school

• A person who issues licenses for child care centers

• A person who develops curriculum for early childhood education

Fill in the Blank

A person from a foreign country who lives with a family and performs tasks similar to a nanny is called an ___.

Multiple Choice

In which settings are kindergarten teachers most needed according to the slides?

• Public and private schools

• Only public schools

• Only private schools

• Home-based care

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a responsibility of early childhood assistants or associate teachers?

• Achieving the required adult-child ratios

• Marketing the program

• Managing the budget

• Building maintenance

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of child care directors?

• Marketing the program

• Recruiting children

• Teaching children

• Managing the budget

Open Ended

Explain how family child care homes differ from other child care options in terms of benefits for providers and children.

Fill in the Blank

A licensing specialist is responsible for protecting the health, safety, and ___ of children attending centers.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a career opportunity in the field of early childhood?

• Community recreation leader

• Parent educator

• Software developer

• Therapist

Multiple Choice

Which level of education is required to become a Director of a childcare program?

• High school education

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, plus postsecondary education

• Bachelor's degree

• Graduate degree

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of a teacher according to the slides?

• Demonstrate teamwork

• Prepare the environment

• Participate in professional organizations

• Administer medication

Open Ended

List and explain two key responsibilities of a teacher working with young children.

Fill in the Blank

Teachers are responsible for planning a developmentally appropriate curriculum that supports ___, social, cognitive, and emotional development.

Multiple Choice

According to the slides, which areas of development should a teacher consider when planning a curriculum for young children?

• Physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development

• Only academic development

• Physical and emotional development only

• Social and language development only

Open Ended

What are some ways teachers can prepare an inviting and stimulating learning environment for young children?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT listed as a way for teachers to communicate effectively?

• Express ideas and gain trust from children

• Form and maintain a close relationship with the children

• Exchange information with parents and guardians

• Assign homework regularly

Multiple Select

According to the slides, which actions are important for demonstrating teamwork in early childhood programs?

• Make your coworkers feel important

• Support your coworkers through your actions and words

• Ignore coworkers' ideas

• Resolve conflict effectively

Multiple Choice

Why are time management skills important for teachers?

• To work smarter, not harder

• To increase their salary

• To avoid working with children

• To reduce the number of coworkers

Fill in the Blank

The largest professional organization for early childhood educators is the ___.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of following ethical standards in early childhood education?

• To guide decisions with moral principles

• To increase classroom size

• To reduce paperwork

• To avoid professional organizations

Open Ended

How can professional organizations help you find career opportunities in the field of early childhood education?

Open Ended

What are some key responsibilities of a child care teacher discussed in this chapter?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a topic covered in this chapter?

• The social and economic changes creating a need for child care teachers

• The teacher’s responsibilities

• The characteristics of successful teachers

• The history of early childhood education