Career Path Indicator

Our brief assessment tool will help you reflect on your interests and goals and match you with 1 of 5 career paths in early childhood education.

Career Pathways

Career Path Survey

Please note that there is no right or wrong answer for this assessment. Although you may agree with more than one choice, you can only choose one letter, so click on the one that most closely aligns with your thoughts or beliefs. At the end of the survey you will be given a description of which Career Pattern reflects your choices.

Decision survey adapted from: Careers with young children: Making your decision. Authors: Judith W. Seaver, Carol A. Cartwright, Cecelia B. Ward and C. Annette Heasley. 1979. National Association for the Education of Young Children. Washington, DC.

It has been modified where appropriate to reflect updated language and/or fit the needs of this online assessment tool.

Question 1 of 12

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Why do you feel early childhood is an important period of life?

A
The quality of life in later years is greatly affected by the growth and development in the early years.
C
A child's early development is too important and should not be left to chance.
B
Families need support during their children's early years to assist with the expected strains young children can have on family relations and resources.
D
The early years provide the foundation for later life and learning.
E
Young children have different needs than adults. It is important they have access to good nutrition, quality classroom, play equipment, and appropriate leisure activities to ensure a good start.

Results

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