Work Description
Child care development specialists attend to children at child care institutions performing a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play. They instruct children (normally up to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth.
Working Conditions
Watching children grow, enjoy learning, and gain new skills can be very rewarding. The work is never routine, each day is marked by new activities and challenges. However, child care can be physically and emotionally taxing, as workers constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift to attend to each child's interests and problems. Day care centers are open year round with long hours so that parents can drop off and pick up their children before and after work.
Training
Classroom training focuses on early childhood development.
Two year program
4,000 hours on the job training
324 hours of related instruction
Additional related instruction may be required
Application
View application requirements below:
Applicant's age shall be as stated in the state employment laws
High school diploma or equivalent
Physically able to perform trade
Valid driver's license or reliable transportation