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Early Childhood Education at Ozarks

Careers in Early Childhood Education

What jobs will be available after I graduate?

Potential employers include:

Elementary schools (public and private)
Day care centers and nursery schools
Boards of Education
Administration

General Information
Develop excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Develop good computer skills.

Demonstrate enthusiasm and energy for the field.

Need desire to work with and help people.

Obtain part-time, summer, internship, or volunteer experience with the age group you intend to work with in various settings: pre-schools, daycares, camps, community agencies, adult centers, YMCA's, etc.

Participate in co-curricular activities and related organizations to broaden skills and interests.

Decide on level of teaching and specific area of interest.

Bachelor's degree is sufficient for certification/licensure to teach K-12 in most states. Obtain a master's degree for advancement and increased earning potential. Advanced degree required for specialists, education administration, college teaching and other professional positions.

For career options outside of education, identify transferable skills learned in teaching that are applicable to alternative careers: effective communication both verbal and written, teaching and instruction, program planning, organization and record-keeping, working under pressure and meeting deadlines, motivational skills, creativity, working autonomously, decision-making, problem solving, and research skills.