Identify roles and responsibilities of an entry-level early childhood education professional.

Identification should include

• tasks and duties
• intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
• potential challenges.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What personal skills, interests, and values support a career choice in working with young children? What other factors might lead to this career choice?
• What intrinsic or extrinsic rewards are offered in working with young children?

Communication

• What communication skills are necessary for a career in early childhood education?

Leadership

• How can leadership skills affect career success?
• What are some ways to gain leadership skills?

Management

• How can one prepare for a career in working with young children?
• What types of professional development would be helpful for an entry-level teacher?