Career education in Education and Childcare
Salary Range:
$22,200 - $61,360*
Most childcare workers who gain certification through early childhood education degree programs perform a combination of basic care and teaching duties, but the majority of their time is spent on care giving activities. Childcare training programs help children learn about trust and gain a sense of security. Helping keep young children healthy is an important part of the job, but they also have the job of educating and socializing the children.
Young children learn mainly through play. Childcare workers recognize this and capitalize on children's play to:
- introduce language development
- improve social skills
- introduce scientific concepts
- introduce mathematical concepts
- enhance artistic development
Often a less structured approach is used to teach young children. Childcare workers play a vital role in preparing children to build the skills they will need in school and society. Basic certifications for childcare and education can be found through an online education degree. State certification for education can be found through teaching degree programs at traditional universities.
Read more about Education and Childcare Careers »* Wage figures according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics
