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Careers / Nannies

Job Description


	Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


	(Abstract from Career Articles)

	Child Care Workers

About 33 percent of child care workers are self-employed, most of whom provided child care in their homes. Training requirements range from a high school diploma to a college degree, although some jobs require less than a high school diploma. Many workers leave these jobs every year, creating good job opportunities.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Childcare Workers
Child Day Care Services	286,250
Elementary and Secondary Schools	148,580
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries	33,620
Civic and Social Organizations	30,800
Other Residential Care Facilities	28,610
Individual and Family Services	20,350
Local Government (excluding schools and hospitals)	15,210
Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities	12,900
School and Employee Bus Transportation	10,480
Religious Organizations	8,030

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Childcare Workers
Average Annual Salary	$21,320
Average Hourly Wage	$10.25
Total Employment	631,240

Related Majors & Degrees

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
	Child Care Provider / Assistant

Interesting Fact

Actress Rachel Weisz's father invented the artificial respirator.

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