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An overview of the world of work
Academic professionals are always needed in the field of education and pedagogical work. They teach kindergarten children in English, give schoolchildren music and theater lessons or advise young people on problems at school. What are the trends?
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Academics in the field of education and pedagogical work with children and young people have a responsible role. They not only impart knowledge to adolescents, but also promote them and arouse their interest in topics such as music, religion or sport. They show that in practical projects Children and Young people, for example, how exciting it can be to explore nature or participate in a play. In addition to pedagogical support and support for adolescents, analytical and advisory tasks also belong to this field, for example in educational counseling, school psychology or educational research at universities and institutes.
For work with children In addition to specialist knowledge in areas such as didactics and educational sciences, you need a high degree of empathy and communication skills. It is also important that you can motivate people and have a lot of patience and emotional stability. You should also be assertive, for example if you are leading youth projects or sports lessons. Last but not least, planning talent and good self-organization are very important.
Perspectives on the job market
Academics from this working world often work in the public education sector, for example at daycare centers, at public music schools or in the field of youth work and youth association work. Opportunities also open up to non-governmental organizations, such as church or private educational and care institutions. In addition to a permanent job, there are also opportunities for self-employment, including in the area of music or physical education.
Ralf Beckmann, labor market expert at the Federal Employment Agency, explains: “The expansion of early childhood education, school social work and all-day schools has contributed to a positive labor market development in the area of social work in recent years. However, vacancies are often limited or part-time. "
Not to forget: The large number of people who come to Germany from abroad stimulates the local job market – for example when it comes to language support or the cultural integration of children and adolescents with a refugee background. Educators and social workers could also benefit professionally from this development.
Perhaps the most important trend in the area of educational work is the state-funded expansion of early childhood care. Numerous day-care centers have been built in recent years, and the number of children looked after has risen noticeably, especially under the age of three – with the result that there is now a shortage of skilled workers. Experts are demanding that investments should not only be made in buildings, but above all in the quality of care and in particular the qualification and payment of daycare staff. The academics in these working environments could benefit from an improvement in professional development opportunities in the daycare centers – on the one hand by taking on managerial tasks in the daycare centers, and on the other hand by taking care of the professional training and further education of the care staff.
New employment opportunities have also recently emerged in the area of private childcare, where financial resources are often better than in the public sector. As an educator, you can work in a company daycare center, for example. Specialists with special knowledge – for example language, art or music educators – are also in demand in private daycare centers.
Studies (basic), training
Master, advanced training
Which profession interests you?
Art educator / -pädagogin
Social worker / social worker
Sports teacher / -pädagogin
Educational adviser / in
interview
Interview with Petra Maurer, Chairman of the Board of the Professional Association of Educational Scientists, BV-PÄD. E.V.
Educational professionals in demand
Ms. Maurer, what are the current developments in the field of education??
Petra Maurer: We currently see an increased need in the area of social education, in early childhood education or in the elementary area. It also enables students to study educational sciences for the Requirements related to refugees, both for coordinating tasks as well as for language courses and integration measures. The civil service, such as the job centers, makes extensive use of its pedagogical expertise.
How important are master’s programs in this area?
Petra Maurer: As in all other degree programs, master’s degree programs are important for sharpening your own profile and are therefore essential for special career paths in science or in the public service.
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