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ECE 1 Target/Stn 03
ECE1-03 Careers in Early Childhood Care and Education
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Baby Sitter | Provides excellent care and supervision for children while parents are away (0 years of post-secondary school) |
| Day Care Assistant | Works in a daycare assisting teachers and helping children learn (0 years of post-secondary school) |
| Day Care Teacher | Plans and organizes lessons to help children learn Also sets and enforces limits and boundaries to keep children safe (2+years of post-secondary school) |
| Day Care Director | Manages and oversees a daycare center. usually has at least a 4 year degree in a child related field of study (4 years of post- secondary school) |
| Early Childhood Teacher (elementary age) | Plans and organizes lessons and manages a classroom at an elementary school to help children learn, grow and develop (4+ years of post-secondary school) |
| Social Worker | Responsible for helping individuals, families, and groups of people to cope with problems they are facing to improve their lives (4+ years of post-secondary school) |
| Legal Advocate | Works to make sure that the rights of the child or young person are respected and that their views are heard (6+ years of post-secondary school) |
| Children's Dentist | A person trained in dentistry that specializes in working with children (7+ years of post-secondary school) |
| Pediatrician | A doctor that is specially trained to work with babies and children (7+ years of post-secondary school) |
| Pediatric Nurse | A nurse who is specially trained to work with babies and children (5+ years of post-secondary school) |
| Pediatric Oncologist | A doctor trained in treating cancer patients, who has special training to allow them to work with children who have cancer (8+ years of post-secondary school) |
| Children's Counselor | A doctor trained in psychology who specializes in helping children cope and manage problems (6+ years of post-secondary school) |
| Speech Pathologist | A specialist who works to assess, diagnose, treat and help prevent speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, fluency and other related disorders (6+ years of post-secondary school) |
| Nanny/Au Pair | A care provider that moves in with a family or provides full time care for children in their own home (0 years of post-secondary school) |
| Child Life Specialist | Professional who provides psycho social support to children and families in the health care setting, to help each family cope more effectively (4+ years of post-secondary education) |
| Child Psychologist | A doctor who specializes in helping children have healthy social and emotional development (6+ years of post secondary school) |
| School Counselor | A trained professional who works with children to help them select classes and excel at school ( 6+ years of post secondary school) |
| Physical Therapist | A professional who helps children who have physical limitations to function as normally as possible (6+ years of post secondary school) |
| School Principal | The administrator responsible for safety and operation of a school |
| Coach | A person who teaches and trains the members of a sports team and makes decisions about how the team plays during games |
| self-assessment | a personal ___________ is a focused reflection of your interests, abilities, values, skills, family and cultural influences, and personality |
| values | your beliefs, feelings, and ideas about what is essential |
| professional priorities | the most important goals and tasks that an individual or organization focuses on to achieve success in their career or business. They are essentially the activities and objectives that are considered most crucial for advancement, effectiveness, and overall fulfillment in the professional realm. |
| resume | this document summarizes your qualifications, skills, and experience |
| cover letter | a letter of introduction usually included when sending a resume |
| placement service | a professional service that connects job seekers with employers, aiming to match candidates with suitable job opportunities |
| hidden job market | job openings that employers do not publicly advertise or post on job boards |
| networking letters | a formal or informal piece of correspondence used to connect with professionals in one's field to seek advice, referrals, or information about job opportunities |
| networking | the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts |