Child Care & Early Childhood Education
Career Catalog
Child Care & Early Childhood Education
Help young children learn, grow and feel safe through responsive care and education
These careers support children from infancy through the early school years and help families access dependable care, education and developmental services. You might guide play and routines, observe development, support children with disabilities, communicate with families, lead a program or monitor quality. Requirements vary by state, setting, funding source and level of responsibility.
How to explore this category
- Explore infant, toddler, preschool or in-home care if daily relationships with young children interest you
- Explore after-school, recreation or youth programs if school-age activities appeal to you
- Explore Head Start or family support if whole-family services motivate you
- Explore special education or early intervention if individualized developmental support fits your strengths
- Explore administration, leadership, licensing or quality if improving programs and systems interests you
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, training follows an approved plan and pay usually increases as skills grow. Not every career in this category uses apprenticeship, so ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works and what credential it provides.
