Personal Statement: A Career In Early Childhood Education

The majority of my life has been spent at a school. This is not because of the hours that I have spent during school hours, but because both of my parents are school teachers. I have seen nearly every aspect of teaching and decided that I want to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. I have a great passion and love for kids. Anything to help children succeed is something I am interested in. The impact that teachers have on their students’ lives is great. I want to make an impact in this world, so what better way than giving the gift of education? The thought of changing a child’s life for the better makes me so excited. To be an educator to multiple children would be a privilege, especially compared to the educators of the past. Education has not always been offered to everyone. In the colonial days, only prestigious, white boys were given a quality

Not only do teachers have to teach the basics and requirements of education, they have to sometimes take on the responsibility of teaching a student right and wrong, what love is, and how to be themselves. Teachers have to give students a quality education and show them how to be a civilized person. The hours of work that they are paid for are about 8 hours a day, but a teacher is never off the job. They may only work 9 months a year, but they teach year round. Once a teacher, always a teacher. The qualifications of a teacher aren’t based on gender, age, or physical health. A teaching job is completely based on education, personality, and passion. Most teaching jobs require you to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The personality of a teacher is normally seen through their cooperation, self-control, dependability, caring heart, and adaptability. A teacher must be diverse. A teacher must have a passion for children. They must want to help people. They must be loving. If an applicant has the education, personality, and passion for kids, the job is pretty much