CHILD DEVELOPMENT

The Occupations

Childcare Director, Childcare Teacher, Childcare Assistant, Childcare Worker, School Teacher Aide, Nanny

 

About the Occupations

Child development teachers provide valuable experiences that enhance the lives of the most important people in the world, our children. The early childhood worker provides care for children such as feeding, diapering, and comforting, as well as programs to stimulate children’s social and intellectual development.

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.

 

Work Environment

 

Work Environment Characteristics for Child Development-Related Positions

 

Employers

• Private homes

• Day care centers and nursery schools

• Head Start programs

• Public or private schools, churches, or recreation centers

• Company-sponsored programs

• Day care home providers

• Preschools for special-needs children

• Inclusive preschools

 

Typical Schedule

• Child development workers typically work weekdays on a 35-40 hour schedule. There may be occasional night work.

 

Tools and Equipment

• Games, pencils, pens, paper, Crayons

• Teacher supplies

• Workbooks and other teaching equipment

 

Worker Portrait

 

Skills, Aptitudes, and Interest for Child Development-Related Positions

 

Skills and Aptitudes

• Childcare workers need to be kind, patient, dependable, and emotionally stable. They should relate well with children and enjoy art, music, storytelling, and drama. They need to be creative and imaginative with a good sense of humor and an enthusiastic personality. They need to be able to provide fair, firm discipline when necessary. They should enjoy working with children and helping others. Childcare workers must be able to follow governmental standards and regulations.

 

Interests

• Enjoys working with children and helping others

• Enjoys variety

• Enjoys doing valuable work for society

 

Employment Outlook

 

Employment Outlook for Child Development-Related Positions

 

Salary Information

 

Annual Salary Ranges for Selected Child Development Positions

 

(Note: Individual earnings may vary based upon the job setting and position. These are ranges not guarantees of earnings.)

Sources: AED Foundation, DISCOVER, The Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Elementary Statistical Methods

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.

 

 

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.