Title: Identify knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics of workers within the Early Childhood Development and Services career pathway.
Course: Introduction to Family and Human Services (19001-36) > Section: Exploring the Human Services Career Pathways

Identification should include

- knowledge, skills, and dispositions highly valued within the Early Childhood Development and Services career pathway
- career opportunities and compensation (e.g., preschool teachers, child care center owners and entrepreneurs, parent educators)
- a determination of potential personality compatibility with jobs in the Early Childhood Development and Services career pathway.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How can clients access early childhood development services in the local area?

Communication

- What are the most important skills and techniques to use when communicating with children?
- What skills are important for establishing communication with English language learners?

Leadership

- How can children be taught leadership skills?
- Why is it important that early childhood development and services professionals acquire cultural competence?

Management

- What types of professional credentials and organizations are available to those seeking employment in the Early Childhood Development and Services career pathway?