early childhood education careers and jobs cynthia a. jennings wbl coordinator
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Early Childhood EducationCareers and Jobs
Cynthia A. Jennings
WBL Coordinator
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
New York States’ Need for Quality ProvidersAccording 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
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.
Care for Early Childhood Children
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
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
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
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.
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.
What wage can we expect to make?
According to NYS Department of Labor Statistics
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
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
Nationwide Corporations
http://www.childtime.com/home.html
http://www.kindercare.com/home.php3
http://www.tutortime.com/home.html
http://www.ymcacrs.org/
Pros and Cons of working with young children
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
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)
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.
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
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
Higher EducationCollege Degree Programs
Associate Degree
Baccalaureate Degree
Master’s Degree for the Professional Certificate
Doctoral Degrees
Two-Year Community Colleges
Schenectady Community CollegeSchenectady, New Yorkhttp://www.sunysccc.edu/Majors: Early Childhood Education A.A.S. Early Childhood Certificate
Hudson Valley Community CollegeTroy, New Yorkhttps://www.hvcc.edu/Majors: Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
Two-Year Community Colleges (cont.)Adirondack Community CollegeQueensbury, New Yorkhttp://www.sunyacc.edu/Majors: Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
Fulton Montgomery Community CollegeJohnstown, New Yorkhttp://www.fmcc.suny.edu/Majors: Early Childhood Education A.A.S.
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
Two Year Colleges
Maria CollegeAlbany, New York
www.mariacollege.edu/
Major: Early Childhood Education A.A.S. Teaching Assistant Certificate
Four-year CollegesCollege of Saint RoseAlbany, New Yorkhttp://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 CobleskillCobleskill, New Yorkhttp://www.cobleskill.edu/Majors: B.S.Early Childhood Development
Capital Region “Top ”Child Care CentersRated by Business Review magazine for 03-04
Albany Jewish Community Center
Albany, New York689-0039
North Country Academy of Airport Park
Latham, New York783-2062www.northcountryacademy.com
Kidsskeller Inc. Child Care Center
Albany, New York 262-6950www.amc.edu/kidskeller
Capital Region “Top ”Child Care CentersRated by Business Review magazine for 03-04
Executive Woods ChildcareAlbany, New York459-7156
Viking Child Care CenterHVCC Community CollegeTroy, New York629-4506
MapleLeaf Day Care Center
Burnt Hills, New York
384-1710
Capital Region “Top ”Child Care CentersRated by Business Review magazine for 03-04
Bethlehem PreschoolGlenmont, New York463-8091
Stepping StonesRensselaer, New York286-0139www.ceo-cap.org
Little Ones Nursery & DaycareSchenectady, New York346-4574
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
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
Preparing for Employment
Resume Websites:
www.resume.monster.com
www.15min-resume.com
www.careercity.com
Interviewing tips
www.eresumewriting.com
Need Further Assistance?
Contact:
Mrs. Cynthia A JenningsWork-Based Learning Coordinator
Career and Technical School
1015 Watervliet Shaker Road
Albany, New York 12205
Email: [email protected]
www.bocescareertech.org