Talk the talk
When talking to a young child, an educator should use language that is clear and appropriate for the child's age.
What is age-appropriate communication?
Arriving at work on time, being prepared, and following workplace rules are examples of this.
What is professionalism?
This professional provides education and care to young children before they enter kindergarten.
What is a preschool teacher?
This document summarizes your education, experience, skills, and qualifications when you apply for a job.
What is a resume?
Before an interview, you should learn about the organization where you are applying. Why?
What is researching the organization?
You are talking with a parent. Instead of interrupting, you pay attention, make eye contact, and think about what the parent is saying.
What is active listening?
An educator learns private information about a child. What should the educator do with that information?
What is keep it confidential?
This professional may provide care for children in a family's private home.
What is a nanny?
Which would be most appropriate to include on a professional resume?
A. Favorite TV shows
B. Relevant work experience
C. Personal gossip
D. Unrelated social media posts
What is B?
Which is an appropriate question to ask during a job interview?
A. "Can I leave whenever I want?"
B. "Do I have to follow the rules?"
C. "What opportunities are available for professional development?"
D. "How much vacation can I take before I start?"
What is C?
A teacher smiles at a child and nods while the child is speaking. No words are used. What type of communication is this?
What is nonverbal communication?
A coworker makes you angry. Instead of complaining about them to other employees, you talk with them privately and respectfully.
What is professionally handling a disagreement?
Name ONE setting where an early childhood professional might work.
What is a childcare center, preschool, or Head Start program?
You are applying to be a preschool teacher. Your resume says: "Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities for young children." Why is this a strong statement?
What is because it shows relevant experience and skills for the job?
Two teachers disagree about how to handle a classroom situation. What should they do?
What is discuss the issue respectfully and work toward a solution?
A child is crying. Which response would be most effective?
A. "Stop crying."
B. "You need to calm down."
C. "I can see that you're upset. Would you like to tell me what happened?"
D. "I'm too busy."
C
A parent arrives upset and angry. What should the educator do FIRST?
A. Argue back
B. Tell the parent they are wrong
C. Listen calmly to the parent's concern
D. Walk away
What is C?
This professional works with young children who may need additional developmental support.
What is an early intervention specialist?
Name THREE employability skills that employers value.
What are communication, teamwork, reliability, organization, problem-solving, dependability, or patience?
Children are becoming bored during an activity. Instead of blaming the children or giving up, the teacher changes the activity to make it more appropriate and engaging.
What employability skill is being demonstrated?
What is problem-solving?
An educator emails a parent about a child's behavior. Name TWO things the educator should do to make the email professional.
What are use professional language and use a clear subject line?
Name THREE behaviors that demonstrate professionalism in an early childhood workplace.
What are being dependable, maintaining confidentiality, treating others respectfully, following workplace policies, and having a positive attitude?
You want to work with children but also want to own your own business. Name TWO entrepreneurial opportunities in early childhood education.
What are opening a childcare center, operating a home-based childcare business, or creating educational resources?
You are applying for two different jobs. Instead of sending the exact same resume to both employers, you change your resume to emphasize skills related to each position.
What are you doing?
What is tailoring your resume to the job?
An employee notices that supplies are running low. No one has asked them to do anything, but they check the supply list and take appropriate steps to help solve the problem.
What workplace quality is being demonstrated?
What is initiative?