Also called: Professional nanny, Newborn care specialist
Cares for one family's children in their home, often becoming part of the household's daily life.
Nannies handle school pickups, meals, homework help, and activities. Newborn care specialists work overnight with new babies and can earn $30-$50 an hour. Wealthy families in big cities may pay $75k+ for experienced nannies.
Estimate; pay varies hugely by city and family.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma; CPR and childcare experience; newborn care certification for specialists.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Early Childhood Education, Child Development.
Growing about average. Steady demand.
Low risk for 10 years. Scheduling and meal-planning apps help, but families still hire a trusted person to care for their kids every day.
Age 14+. One way to start: Start as a babysitter or mother's helper for neighbors; Care.com and nanny agencies need you to be 18
Classes: Child development CTE class, Health, Spanish or another language.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9011.
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