Skills and Responsibilities of Early Childhood Professionals

Skills of Early Childhood Professionals

Multiple Choice

Do you think having a variety of skills are useful in the Early Childhood Field?

• no

• yes

• maybe

• I don't know

Multiple Select

Place a check beside the skills that Early childhood Workers may not necessary need.

• People skills

• leadership skills

• artistic skills

• cosmetology skills

Multiple Choice

Listening attentively and responding

• critical thinking

• active listening

• leadership

• problem solving skills

Multiple Choice

The ability to think and respond quickly in any situation

• problem solving skills

• interpersonal skills

• active listening skills

• critical thinking

How can you become and early childhood professional?

Step 1

Become familiar with the skills and responsibilities required

Skills Needed to be an Early Childhood Professionals

• Basic / Professional communication

• Math

• Thinking

• Life

• Interpersonal

• Leadership

• Resource Management

Professional Dress is very important

*Dress in a modest and practical manner

*Make sure it is functional and appropriate

*Good Taste(no rips and overly baggy apparel, inappropriate language, images etc.

Poll

Would you be comfortable having someone care for your child that has a lot of body piercing and tattoo?

• yes

• no

• maybe

Think About It.......

What are some of the Responsibilities of working with young children?

Primary Responsibilities

• Know how children grow and develop

• Plan developmentally appropriate curricula

• Prepare the environment

• Communicate effectively

• Get along with co-workers

• Manage time wisely

• Continue to Learn