Looking at Careers CHILD CARE
Definitions Infant– a child who can’t walk or talk. (less than 2 years old) Toddler– a child who is learning to walk. (about 2 years old) Preschooler– a child who is 3-5 years old. Day Care- A center that looks after children. Child Abuse– hurting a child (physical, verbal, emotional, or neglect.)
Job Description Feed Change diapers Clean Discipline Teach Keep safe
Careers Child Care Provider Nanny Preschool Teacher (or Elementary) Camp Counselor Bus Driver School Counselor/ Psychologist Social Worker Adoption/ Foster Care Pediatrician Nurse
Child Care Skills Working with People Communication Problem Solving Hard Work Leadership Understanding Creativity/Fun! School skills
Six Points of Danger Burns Sharp Objects Choking Drowning Poisoning Automobiles
Career Pathways Family & Human Services Child Development Health Care: Careers that Make a Difference –Nursing –Medical Assistant –Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) –Dental –Optical Technician –Surgical Technician –Pharmacy –Exercise Science/Sports Medicine
Classes You Can Take FACS Exploration (8th) Teen Living (9 th ) Child Development (10-12) Child Care* (11-12) Elementary Tutoring (11-12) Also check out Dental Assisting and Emergency Medical Technician