TY  - BOOK
AU  - Chesla,Elizabeth L
AU  - Matic,Jelena
TI  - Early childhood education/preschool teacher career starter
SN  - 1576854094
AV  - LB1775.6 .C54 2002
PY  - 2002///]
CY  - New York
PB  - LearningExpress
KW  - Early childhood education
KW  - Vocational guidance
KW  - United States
KW  - Preschool teaching
KW  - Early childhood teachers
N1  - Includes bibliographical references; Acknowledgments --; Introduction; Why enter the field of early childhood education? --; chapter 1; Hot jobs : rewarding careers in early childhood education --; Why early childhood education? : A career with many rewards --; Is early childhood education right for you? : What it takes to be an early childhood educator --; Entering the field of early childhood education --; What's in a name? : The terminology of early childhood care --; Kinds of jobs in early childhood education --; Early childhood education environments --; Areas of specialization --; Salaries in early childhood education --; Job outlook and hiring trends --; A; bright future --; chapter 3; All about early childhood education programs --; Choosing the right program --; Choosing the right college or institution --; Practical training --; Certificates --; Associate degrees --; Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees --; Montessori training --; Special education --; Graduate degrees --; State licenses --; chapter 3; Financial aid for the training and certification you need --; Some myths about financial aid --; Types of financial aid --; Applying for financial aid --; General guidelines for loans --; The; most frequently asked questions about financial aid --; Financial aid terms - clearly defined --; Financial aid resources --; chapter 4; Landing your first job : Where and how to find the right position --; Narrowing your options : what's the right job for you? --; Where to look for job openings --; chapter 5; How to succeed in early childhood education once you have landed the job ---; School culture : finding out and fitting in --; Dealing effectively with parents --; Under a watchful eye --; Managing the children in your care --; Getting ahead : promotions and professional development --; Technology in the preschool --; Challenges for early childhood educators --; Reaping the rewards --; appendix A; Professional associations --; appendix B; Additional resources for teachers --; appendix C; Sample Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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