Child Care Worker

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Wages and Employment Trends For These Occupations

General Requirements

  • Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed.
  • Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.
  • These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed (source: O*NET).
  • About 86% of workers in this occupational category have some college or less; 34% have some college] (Source: BLS).
  • Credentialing programs are available for individuals with and without previous work experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and child care institutions.
  • Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.

Sample Job Titles

Child Care Worker, Child Caregiver, Childcare Worker, Before and After School Daycare Worker, Child Care Provider, Child Care Assistant, Childcare Specialist, Daycare Aide, Playground Aide, Preschool Aide.

Education and Credentials

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