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CHILD CARE

DESCRIPTION

The field of child care encompasses early childhood education with employment opportunities available as: teacher, teacher aide, day care worker and nanny.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Child care workers are employed in schools, day care centers and private homes. Hours may range from full time, (thirty five hours to forty hours per week) or private work that may exceed sixty hours. Part time employment is also available.

 TRAITS COMMON TO SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS IN THIS FIELD

1. Patient, creative with the ability to nurture, motivate, teach and influence children.
2. Interactive participation with good communication skills.
3. Common Sense
4. Physical Fitness
5. Stable Personality
6. Good Organization Skills
7. Ability to Lead a Group

OUTLOOK FOR THE YEAR 2005

There is a high turnover in this occupation that creates a constant demand for teachers and day care workers as well as home nannies for infants and young children.

 TEXT FOR THIS COURSE IS WRITTEN ON THE 11th GRADE LEVEL