Teachers for Tomorrow

Work Based Learning

Work for the rest of my life?

Internship– What is internship?

Work sites – Where do I work?

Teaching Internship – Child Care and teaching

Mentors – What is a mentor?

Training agreements

Orientation meetings

Evaluation forms – Quarterly meetings

Work Journals – Due every Tuesday

Who Am I?

Interests, aptitudes, and skills – self-assessment

Your personal planner

So many choices – where do I fit?

Where am I Going?

Goal setting

Career research and exploration

Educational research

Job shadowing

How Do I Get There?

Resume development

Personal Inventory

Finding job openings

Job applications

Interviewing skills

Thank you letters

Resignation letters

I’m Nervous!

How do I balance personal and professional life?

Work expectations and work ethics

How to shine as a new employee

Employee rights – harassment and discrimination

Diversity

Communication

Problem solving and decision-making

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Attitude for success

Responsibility

Listening

Teamwork

Child Care

Working With Young Children
- Purposes and the importance of quality child care
- Qualifications of staff within child care
- staff/child ratio
- Lead teacher license!
Development of the Child
- Physical, social, emotional, and intellectual
- Nutrition, exercise, and loving environment
- Brain development
Guidance
- Techniques in guidance
- Praise and discipline
- Confidentiality
- Parent contacts/communication
Atmosphere
- Environment
- Routine
- Toys and equipment
- Safety
- First aid
Curriculum
- Theme and activity planning
- Age appropriate tasks
- Lesson plans