FINANCIAL BENEFITS

Child Development Teachers and Daycare Staff Members

Adding a specialty to your resume typically leads to higher salaries. The combination of child development training and special training in music education for young children greatly enhances your professional value.

Music Specialists

Music teachers seeking employment in early childhood settings stand out from other applicants when they can show proof of extensive, solid training in music education for young children.

Music Teachers Working in Private Settings

A growing number of parents are seeking parent-child music classes to enjoy with their children. Parents often ask about training and experience to help them make a decision about which class to join. Your certificate in early childhood music education provides the reassurance they need.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Early childhood music teachers are employed in a rich variety of settings:

• preschools
• private parent-child classes (“mommy and me” type)
• daycare centers
• corporate daycare programs
• parent education programs
• public schools
• private schools
• recreation centers
• after-school programs
• summer camps
• hospital docent programs
• places of worship
• community and public agencies