Degrees in Early Childhood Education - 2014 Emerging Trends

Degrees in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Emerging Trends WHAT IS CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ? Early Childhood Education Programs prepare students to become early childhood teachers, professionals, and cross-disciplinary leaders who support children's learning, development, and overall well-being. These full-time programs with weekday classes integrate theory, research, and practice in course work with field placements in a variety of early childhood settings. Students learn to use inquiry and ongoing critical reflection in combination with a strengths-based, relational approach to working with children, families, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds TYPES OF DEGREES • MA in Early Childhood Education • with Multiple Subject Credential • with Early Childhood Special Education Credential • MA in Education, Child Life in Hospitals • with Early Childhood Special Education Credential • MA in Infant Mental Health • MA in Early Childhood Leadership • Doctorate (EdD) in Educational Leadership AVERAGE SALARY Teacher Infant Toddler $23,000 Teacher Preschool Code $31,000 Child Care Teacher Aide $21,000 Teachers And Early Head $24,000 Child Care Lead Teacher $24,000 Bilingual Assistant Teacher $18,000 Early Childhood Aide $16,000 Early Childhood Lead Teacher $26,000 Teacher Child Care Program $20,000 Goddard Substitute Teacher $21,000 Pre Kindergarten Teacher Assistant $10,000 Substitute Child Development Teacher $26,000 Early Childhood Teacher Assistant $21.000 Teacher Head $28,000 Early Childhood Assistant Teacher $18,000 15K 30K 45K CAREERS RELATED TO THIS DEGREE CHILDCARE TEACHER ASSISTANT PRESCHOOL KINDERGARTEN WORKER OR PARAEDUCATOR TEACHER TEACHER FIRST, SECOND, EDUCATIONAL SPECIAL OR THIRD GRADE ADMINISTRATOR OR EDUCATION TEACHER, TEACHER DIRECTOR PRESCHOOL QUALIFICATIONS / ASSETS Degree in Early Childhood Education Current license to practice in your state (if applicable) An understanding of the issues that affect children and their families • Excellent interpersonal skills Mature and responsible attitude • Willingness to work flexible hours SOURCES http://www.worldwidelearn.com/online-education-guide/education/early-childhood-education-major.htm http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/preschool-teachers.htm#tab-5 http://www.alleducationschools.com/education-careers/early-childhood-education/early-childhood-education-salary DegreeCouncil" .org