A Career In Early Childhood Education

Determining what work you will enjoy can be challenging.

• True

• False

Volunteering, working part-time, or doing an internship can help you explore options and gain experience in a career field so you can make or confirm a career decision.

• True

• False

Natural abilities are called...

• Values

• Beliefs

• Aptitudes

• Priorities

Which of the following is a basic skill that will help you in any career?

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Problem Solving

• All of the Above

Effective early childhood teachers abilities include all of the following EXCEPT...

• Planning developmentally appropriate themes, lessons, activity areas, schedules, and routines.

• Matching guidance and communication techniques to children’s developmental ages.

• Knowing how to administer corporal punishment.

• Demonstrating appropriate physical care techniques to keep children safe and healthy.

Successful child care teachers commonly share all the following professional priorities EXCEPT...

• Creativity

• Responsibility

• Dependence

• Achievement

A resume should be tailored to the type of job for which you are applying.

• True

• False

All of the following are included on a resume EXCEPT...

• Educational Background

• Employment Objective

• Professional Activities

• Marital Status

Poor computer or writing skills and grammatical errors will always reflect badly on the applicant.

• True

• False

When applying for jobs online or via e-mail, take care to protect your personal information.

• True

• False