Career Options After an Early
Childhood Education Program
In our last article, we took a look at some common career
options for someone who has a certification in early childhood education. Let
us now take an in-depth look at one of these options – that of a home-based child
care provider.
Home-Based
Child Care Service Provider
Job
Opportunities
Many parents prefer to have a
home-based care provider for their children. This is because with this
arrangement the children will receive one-on-one attention and the relationship
between the child and the caregiver will be at a more personal level. Parents also
feel more secure having a person look after their children at their own home, rather
than leaving their children at a day care center. As such, home care providers
are very much in demand.
Job
Profile
A home-based care provider is responsible
for some, many or all of the following responsibilities, depending on their
contract, salary, etc. Their list of duties includes:
- The educational development of the child.
- Creation of planned activities appropriate for the child’s developmental level.
- Appropriate nutrition at meal times.
- Constant communication with the parents about the progress and growth of the child.
This will depend on the hours of work. Many
people become full time home-based child care providers and they get a
substantial salary. The average salary for a home-based child care provider
ranges from $14,000 to $35,000 depending on the hours and range of work.
Benefits
This is an ideal job for people who would
like to earn money on a part time basis. They can negotiate their hours of work
with the family to suit both parties. Others use this as a stepping stone to
get some experience for a career in education.
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