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TEACHERS/CAREGIVERS
What are the functions of teachers of young
children?
 Caretaking
 Providing emotional support and guidance
 Instructing
 Facilitating

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* What images come to mind when you think
of a caregiver?
* What images come to mind when you think
of a teacher?
* How are each similar and how are they
different as you consider early childhood
education?

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What are some characteristics of a good early
childhood teacher?
 Passion
 Perseverance
 Willingness to take risks
 Pragmatism
 Patience
 Flexibility

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What are some characteristics of a good early
childhood teacher? (dispositions)
 Respect
 Creativity
 Authenticity
 Love of learning
 High energy
 Sense of humor

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Five Key Dispositions
• Empathy
• Positive view of others
• Positive view of self
• Authenticity
• Meaniful purpose and vision

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Staffing In Early Childhood Programs
 Director
 Teaching Staff
Level 1: The early childhood teacher assistant
Level 2: The early childhood associate teacher
Level 3: The early childhood teacher
Level 4: The early childhood specialist

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Staffing In Early Childhood Programs
The Head Teacher
The Assistant Teacher
Support Staff
Volunteers
Board of Directors
Community Professionals

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Training And Regulation In Early Childhood
Education
Academic Teacher Training Programs
Child Development Associate Program
The T.E.A.C.H. Program
Required Qualifications for Head Start Teachers
Regulation and Licensing
Accreditation

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Professionalism
 Ethics
NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
Professional Organization/ NAEYC
Reflective Teaching Methods

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Professional organizations
 NAEYC: The National Association for the Education of Young
Children
 ACEI: The Association for Childhood Education International

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What are the advantages of belonging to
a professional organization?
What does the term “profession” mean
for early childhood educators?

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What are the current issues across the
nation in early childhood education?
Are there other issues in your region that
affect early childhood education?

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TRENDS
• Teacher Shortage
• Low Pay
• Burnout
• Men in ECE
• Empowerment

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