1. Careers in child care
Objective 2.03

2. Entry-level Jobs A job position for beginners in the field
Requires little to no further education
Au Pair
Babysitting- Generally an occasional job that includes watching and caring for children for a short period of time
Camp Counselor
Nanny
Puppeteer
Storyteller
Teacher Assistant (child care)

3. Associate’s Degree (2 Year) Careers
A two-year degree usually from a technical school or community college
Nurse – LPN
Teacher assistant (public school)
Paramedic
Wildlife educator
Dental hygienist
Sonographer- Perform ultrasounds to check the prenatal development of fetuses
Child care teacher

4. 4-Year Degree Careers
A four-year degree in a field of study usually from a university or college
Activities director
Animator
Child care consultant
Special education teacher
Toy designer
Pediatric nurse
Teacher
Librarian
Nurse – RN
Nurse/Midwife
Dietitian
Social worker
Parent educator

5. Activities director- in charge of creating activities for children at certain locations like summer camp or day care.
Special education teacher- Work with children who have difficulties in learning
Dietitian- Plans meals for children in different settings. Can also help when there are special dietary needs

6. Graduate Degree and Above Careers
A degree above the four-year degree usually for advancement and higher pay---e.g., master’s and doctoral degrees
Child psychologist and psychiatrist
Ophthalmologist
Optometrist
Family court judge
Pediatric dentist
Genetic counselor
Physical therapist
Speech language pathologist
Pediatricians
Play therapist
Child development researcher
OB/GYN

7. Physical therapist- Helps children with large- and small-motor skill impairments
Pediatricians- Requires a medical degree and works with patients from infancy through age eighteen.
OB/GYN- Requires a medical degree and helps care for women who are pregnant