2007-06-20 13:53:11 · 12 answers · asked by tiffany t 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
Go to a child care center in your area that offers pre-school for families. Talk with the Director about the requirements for the preschool teachers in your state.
If you are thinking about public school pre-school teaching, you can contact your District's central office and get the requirements from them. They will definitely require a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, and may require some additional coursework.
2007-06-20 14:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by mnkstapel 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most preschools and Head Start programs look for volunteers. If you have a hobby you can share (almost anything: singing-teach the children a song; painting-teach them a simple lesson on colors using finger paints; cooking-teach them to cut up veggies and make soup for lunch) that would be great. Or you might want to visit several different programs in your area to read to the children (be a guest reader!) or just ask if you can come and play for an hour. Explain that you are interested in preschool education and want to know more about it and what qualifications you would need to go into this field. Volunteering a little time is a wonderful way to contribute to your community and learn a little about your field of interest. Keep track of volunteer time, as you will want to put it in your resume and may be able to use toward future college credit.
Good luck!
2007-06-24 01:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by leslie b 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit a community/ university and speak with a counselor/ advisor.You should visit several schools to get the feeling of where you want to study. That's awesome. Consider obtaining a Bachelors in Education with a concentration in early education; you will always be able to find the right major and minor. Good Luck. Children need good teachers.
2007-06-20 14:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by Freedom Rules!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It varies from state to state. Most states require college courses in early childhood education. You also need to be CPR/First Aid certified. If you are planning to work in a daycare then you need to get a certain amount of experience at the daycare (it was a year, full time where I worked) as an aid before the state will approve you as a teacher.
2007-06-20 22:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by MC BC 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone gave great advice. But can I ask what your education level is? Do you have any experience working with children?
Not that you can't learn these things and get more education. Just wondering how far you are and what I might suggest as your next step.
Matt
2007-06-20 23:17:43 · answer #5 · answered by mattfromasia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-18 05:00:51 · answer #6 · answered by riobe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ashworth Collage online offers a Early childhood development (associate degree) tat is really great.
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2007-06-21 12:49:18 · answer #7 · answered by Brandi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need an Early Childhood teaching certificate unless you work in an unaccredited day care facility.
2007-06-21 05:22:01 · answer #8 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i just finished taking early childhood education.
that is a definate
u will also need first aid/ cpr and a police check...but u need those things for ECE
2007-06-20 18:24:02 · answer #9 · answered by the quiet one 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back to school in early childhood education
2007-06-21 11:31:18 · answer #10 · answered by shorty21 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋