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.
Work Environment
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 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
Career Outlook
| Outlook |
Occupation |
Avg. Salary |
| Good |
Childcare Directors |
$9,984-$16,640 |
| Good |
School Teacher Aides |
$8,840-$20,400 |
| Excellent |
Nannies |
$10,192-$14,310 |
| Excellent |
Childcare Workers |
Varies |
(Note: Individual earnings may vary based upon the job set- ting and position. These are ranges not guarantees of earnings.)
Sources: AED Foundation, DISCOVER, The Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Elementary Statistical Methods
Degree Plans
Child Development – A.A.S.
Associate Marketable Skills Institutional Certificate
Child Development Certificate
Child Development Administrator Certificate
For employees of Mexia State Supported Living Center
Developmental Disabilities – A.A.S.
Developmental Disabilities Certificate