should you work with children? do you enjoy children? do you respect them as people? are you...

Should YOU work with Children? Do you enjoy children? Do you respect them as people? Are you sympathetic? Are you patient, tolerant, and calm? Are you creative? Will you play with children? Do you have a sense of humor? Are you willing to learn about children?

Entry-Level Childcare Jobs Child care worker Camp counselor Cafeteria worker

Childcare Positions that Require Training Children’s librarian Pediatric nurse Pediatrician Teacher Dietitian

Pediatric Nurse and Pediatrician Pediatric Nurse – a nurse who

specializes in the care of children Pediatrician – a doctor who cares for

children Both require years of college

Dietitian

A professional who is educated in food and nutrition and in their relationship to health and fitness.

They coordinate the purchase and preparation of food.

Teachers

The adults that children spend more time with than any others, except their parents

What if you want to test your interest in working with children?

Work as a babysitter or a camp counselor

Tutor elementary school students

Entrepreneur

Someone who runs their own business

i.e. birthday parties for children

Nanny

Someone who is employed by a family and lives with them to care for their children