Application: Investigating One Early Childhood Program from a Career Perspective
You have been learning about different types of school- and center-based early childhood programs and may be identifying ones that interest you as possible career choices. This Application will give you the opportunity to delve deeper into one type of early care or education program and consider related career opportunities.
To complete this Application, do the following:
Select a type of program from the list below that you would like to learn more about as a possible career choice:
-Montessori
-High/Scope
-Reggio Emilia
-Waldorf Education
-Family Child Care
-Intergenerational Child Care
-Nonprofit Center-based Child Care
-Employer-Sponsored Child Care
-Military Child Care
-Proprietary Child Care
-Head Start
-Early Head Start
-Other (You may choose another type of child care or federal program covered in the text.)
Research and Reflect
Click on and download the following document:
Early Childhood Program Career Information Sheet (in MS Word format)
Complete the information sheet using your text, at least one additional resource that has reliable information, and at least one Web site you would recommend to others. Be sure to cite your sources. (You will find a variety of sources listed under this week's Optional Resources.)
Submit your completed Early Childhood Program Career Information Sheet according to the directions below.
In addition, post a copy of your completed Information Sheet in the Doc Sharing area of your classroom. You are encouraged to read at least two Career Information Sheets on programs different from the one that you researched for information to further your career exploration in the early childhood field. You are not required to respond to classmates' Information Sheets,though you may direct any comments or questions to them if you choose.
Early Childhood Program Career Information Sheet
Type of early childhood program:
Ages of the children typically served in this program:
What are the basic principles, beliefs, or goals of this program?
What makes this program unique?
Describe what makes this program at its best a positive experience for children.
Does this program require any special training, and if so, what?
What might be special challenges of working in this program?
Based on what you know, what are the roles for early childhood professionals within this program?
Based on what you know, what are the opportunities for career advancement within this type of program?
Based on what you have learned, what are your thoughts about this program as a potential career opportunity?
Identify a Web site or other online resource you recommend for information on this program (can be more than one):
What additional information would you like to learn about this program?