Title: Describe the desired characteristics of professionals working with young children.
Course: Early Childhood, Education, and Services I (19153-I) > Section: Maintaining Professionalism

Description should include characteristics such as

- flexibility
- dependability
- creativity
- confidentiality
- caring
- nurturing behavior
- patience
- sense of humor
- responsive caregiving
- knowledge of child development, including social and emotional development
- respect for diversity
- social and emotional intelligence
- time management
- effective communication skills
- ethical behavior
- Workplace Readiness Skills.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What personal skills, interests, and values are important when working with children?

Communication

- Why is confidentiality important in the field of early childhood education?

Leadership

- How can continuous evaluation and improvement of personal interests, abilities, and skills lead to career success?

Management

- What training and resources may help one obtain skills relevant to early childhood education?