There are many opportunities for employment in this profession. Depending the amount of education and experience, there are jobs as aides, assistants, teachers, master teachers, assistant directors, and directors in child care programs. Caregivers may work with infants, toddlers, preschool, or school age children. The programs they work in can be public and private.
Some of our former students work as nannies or family child care providers. They like the independence of designing their own program and enjoy the close contact with the parents. The curriculum can more easily be designed around the interests of the children.
There are also students who work with school districts. Some work as early childhood family education teachers or assistants. Some work in school age child care programs as assistants, teachers, or site coordinators. Others work as paraprofessionals with children who have special needs. Many of these positions require Associate degrees.
Some former students specialize and work in naturalistic programs, or with children in hospitals child care programs or sick rooms. Some may choose to work in programs that advocate for caregivers or children. Some former students are also adjunct instructors for our program. There are many options available if you have enough experience and training.
If you are or were a student in the program, you could check with the placement office for current openings. Many employers call HTC first because they feel confident about our graduates' abilities. Whatever your preferred area of interest, there are many opportunities available.