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Course Description | Child
care workers care for infants and preschool children. The specific
duties they perform depend on the ages of the children. Those who
care for infants must feed, diaper and play with them. Those who
care for older children must supervise play, serve meals, and organize
activities that stimulate physical, emotional and intellectual growth.
Entry level child care workers are generally not required to have experience and there are no specific educational requirements beyond high school. Certification through a child care program such as the one offered at The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology would be a plus for someone seeking employment in this field after high school. Such a program would also be beneficial to students interested in pursuing further education in related fields, such as early childhood education or pediatric medicine. Child Care Occupations is a two-year program to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to work successfully with children. Its of instruction include child development, nutrition, dealing with emergencies, caring for infants and toddlers, caring for children with special needs and providing growth and learning experiences for children. Opportunities for hands-on child care experience will be offered in the second year of the program. |
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Characteristics | Students who enrolled in the Child Care Occupations program should have a sincere interest in the welfare of children. They should be friendly, patient and tolerant and should possess the physical stamina needed to keep up with their small charges. |
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Opportunities |
Nationally, the number of jobs for child care workers is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the average for other occupations. Turnover in the field of child care is high, so the demand for new workers should continue to grow. | |
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