Child Care Jobs in a Growing Industry?

Answer 1

Child Care can offer many facets of job opportunities for those who have the desire to work with the younger child. Offering positions such as preschool teachers, which requires a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child care management which requires a bachelor’s degree in general education, business or management, child care teachers which requires a CDP or child care assistants which may require a CCP, the field of childcare and early childhood education and development is a growing industry.

For those considering a higher level instructor, supervisory or teaching position in a child care center, a CDA or Child Daycare Associate certification is a good start. Available online or in a classroom at many technical schools nationwide, a CDP is an excellent choice for those wishing a fast start to their child care job of choice while gaining valuable work experience.

For those looking for more part time or entry level job opportunities in the Child Care industry, a CCP or Child Care Professional certification is a good choice. Also available either online or through most technical schools nationwide, a CCP offers a beginning credential for child care assistants or aid positions in most early childhood schools or child care settings in the country.

For child care management jobs, a bachelor’s degree may be required. Although this position may be gained with a CDP plus a required number of on the job training hours, consulting with your local child care authority prior to beginning your educational choice is advised. Any general degree which is centered in early child hood care or education or those degrees dealing with management and business principles are desired for this particular career choice.

Some of the training includes general early childhood education courses, early childhood development, abuse and neglect, health and welfare and conflict resolution and management. Other optional courses can include transportation safety, potty training, sanitation, money management and nutrition.

While most child care career training is by book, most states will require some form of skills training to be done under supervised conditions prior to certification assignment. This can be found by calling any licensed child care center which offers internships.