Research Guides: Early Childhood Education: Careers in Early Childhood Education

Career information databases

Ferguson's Career Guidance Center This link opens in a new window
Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center is a comprehensive resource that enables users to explore industries and careers, plan their education, and research best practices for résumés, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and salaries/benefits. The database includes articles, career advice blogs, and streaming video.
Films on Demand
Films On Demand is a state-of-the-art streaming video platform that makes it easier than ever to incorporate outstanding educational programs from Films Media Group into your content management systems, online lesson plans, distance learning courseware, or electronic card catalog system.
O*Net
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Profiles for hundreds of occupations including sections like What They Do, Work Environment, How to Become One, Pay, and more. Each profile also includes Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections for the 201020 decade.

Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards & Assessment Items
The NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation Standards and Assessment Items aim to ensure the quality of children's daily experiences in early learning programs and to promote positive child outcomes. NAEYC Early Learning Program Accreditation helps create a unifying framework of quality that is aligned with the profession’s collective knowledge of best practices.
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Founded in 1926, The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is the world's largest organization working on behalf of young children with nearly 80,000 members, a national network of more than 300 state and local Affiliates, and a growing global alliance of like-minded organizations.
National Association of Special Education Teachers
National membership organization dedicated to rendering support and assistance to those preparing for or teaching in the field of special education.

CareerOne Stop
Site sponsored by the US Department of Labor to help people explore and find jobs.

Careers in Education by Barbara Sheen
Call Number: LB 1775.2 S48 2016
ISBN: 9781601528087
Publication Date: 2015-08-01
Education by Ferguson
ISBN: 9780816072989
Publication Date: 2009-02-01
Best Careers for Teachers by LearningExpress Staff
Call Number: LB1775.2. B44 2010- South Campus
ISBN: 9781576857427
Publication Date: 2010-05-16
This book is designed to guide current, former and aspiring teachers towards ways to leverage their teaching education and experiences and find and establish a more rewarding career. It is written both for those who are planning to change careers, and for those who want to explore opportunities in addition to teaching full-time.

College Foundation of NC- Plan for a Career
Learn about Yourself, Learn about Careers, and find out information about hot jobs in North Carolina with this source.