Did you know a major in early childhood education could be right for you if you love to write, take pictures or work with people? You can do all these things by choosing a major in early childhood education! Yes, you can become a child care provider, a

kindergarten teacher, an elementary school principal or administrator, but you can pursue other exciting careers too!

To receive more information on the career choices listed above, refer to the following websites: • www.collegboard.com • http://studentaid.ed.gov • www.khake.com/page15.html • www.nccic.org/poptopics/careers.html

Prepare yourself for a major in early childhood education by: 1. Talking with your guidance counselor about possible career choices. 2. Volunteering in an area that interests you. 3. Taking courses in areas such as child development, health, family living, management and writing. 4. Enrolling in a college or university that fits your wants and needs as a student going into early childhood education.

Early Childhood EducationA great career choice

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Here is a list of careers you can pursue with a background in early childhood education: • Early childhood teacher • Early childhood associate teacher • Early childhood teacher assistant • Elementary teacher • Family child care provider • Kindergarten teacher • Hospital child-life worker • School-age child care provider • Nanny • Children’s librarian • Pediatrician • Speech-language pathologist • School psychologist • Early childhood program director • Resource and referral specialist • Home visitor • Consultant • Social worker • Nutritionist • Child development researcher • Educational journalist • Family services director • University professor • Licensing specialist • Recreation planner • Children’s museum curator • Family life instructor • Therapist • Children’s television producer • Children’s author • Child advocate • Photographer