Career Cluster
Early Childhood Education
Career Education Level
Careers Description
Vocabulary/Certifications
100

A group of careers that share similar skills, knowledge, and workplaces is called this.

A career cluster

100

This percentage of a child's brain develops by age 5.

90%

100

To become a Elementary, Middle, or Highschool teacher, you need at least a ______ degree. 

Bachelors 

100

  • Helps students and teachers access and use information resources (books, articles, magazines) 

Librarian / Media Specialist

100

What is the purpose of Professional Development? 

  • Update their knowledge and skills 

  • Teachers are lifelong learners

  • An ongoing process through which people update their knowledge and skills related to their professional life.

200

This is the umbrella cluster that both Education and Health Care & Human Services fall under on the wheel.

Caring for Communities

200

This is the age range covered by Early Childhood Education.

0-9 years old  

200

To become a substitute you need at least a _______ degree. This degree is often obtained at a community college. 

a(n) Associates 

200

  • Provides academic and emotional guidance to students.

  • Helps students with personal development and career planning.

Guidance Counselor  / School Counselor

200

This credential requires only a high school diploma plus passing an exam, opens teacher's-aide roles in any school, and pays $20+/hour. 

ParaPro certification

300

These are the two career clusters this class sits inside.

Education, and Health Care & Human Services

300

According to the ECE research, this is how young children learn best.

Through play-based learning 

300

To obtain a Masters degree, how many years after your bachelors must you complete? 

About 1-2 years

300

Manages the daily operations of a school and ensures it runs smoothly.

Educational Administrator / Principal 

300

This entry credential requires 3 college courses plus 480 hours of experience, and opens lead teacher roles in preschools.

 CDA (Child Development Associate)

400

What are three causes of teacher shortage? 

  • Low Salaries

  • High Attrition Rates (Retirements / Resignations Rates) 

  • Decline in New Teachers

    • Shortages in math, science, and special education

  • Challenging Working Conditions

    • Lack of support, limited supplies, lack of support, and resources

400

Name 4 characteristics of a successful teacher

  • Passion for Teaching (Fondness for Children)

  • Strong Communication

  • Adaptability

  • Empathy

  • Classroom Management

  • Creativity

  • Lifelong Learner

  • High Expectations

  • Collaboration

400

What is the highest degree someone can earn? 

Docorate

400

Helps with everyday activities like writing or using tools.

Works with students with physical or developmental challenges.

Occupational Therapist

400

What does DAP stand for? What does it mean? 

  • Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP) A framework or approach to working with young children that is based on knowledge of how children learn and develop at different ages and stages.
500

The three certificates you can obtain from this program are: 

  • Child Development Associate (CDA) Paraprofessional Certification
    Substitute Certification

500

This organization's Code of Ethical Conduct guides 'The Professional Shield' in education for Early Childhood Educators. This organization is known as _______. 

NAEYC - National Association for the Education of Young Children 

500

What is a mentor?

  • A more experienced person who encourages, guides, coaches, and influences the growth of a less experienced person.
500

  • Helps students with speech and language difficulties.

  • Works on improving articulation, fluency, and communication.

Speech Pathologist

500

Define Entrepreneur

  • A person who creates and runs their own business.
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