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Early Childhood Teacher
One of the Hottest Careers in the U.S.
Teaching gives you an opportunity to make a significant impact in children’s lives. The early years set the stage, and much of what children learn and experience during this time shapes their world in ways that can last a lifetime. For Early Childhood, you use a variety of activities and play—games, music, art, films, computers, and more—to teach basic skills in language, social skills, science, and math.
The teaching skills you learn at Baker are hands-on—planning age-appropriate environments and play centers, developing curriculum, and creating activities that enable young children to explore and interpret the world. Your classroom studies, combined with fieldwork in child-care settings, prepare you for the Child Development Associate (CDA) assessment process.
Career Facts
- The average annual salary for preschool teachers is $25,800; for kindergarten teachers it is $47,750; for special education teachers it is $51,200.
- Employment is expected to grow by 12 percent through 2016, which is about average.
- Private school teachers often have smaller class sizes and more control over curriculum, performance standards, and discipline.
- In most states, including Michigan, renewing your license to teach requires completion of continuing education classes.
- Preschool teachers with a Bachelor degree are often also qualified to teach kindergarten through grade three.
Programs
Want to get the ball rolling?
Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
Discover what Baker can do for your future. Schedule a visit or enroll online today.
