Also called: Child Development Center caregiver, Youth programs assistant
Cares for and teaches children of military families at on-base Child Development Centers and youth centers.
CDC caregivers lead play, meals, naps, and early learning for infants to preschoolers while parents work or deploy. DoD centers are known for high standards and training programs. Military spouses often get hiring preference.
Federal pay band; tends to be higher than BLS childcare workers (~$32k).
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; DoD provides training toward a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Early Childhood Education.
Growing about average. Military childcare has long waitlists, so DoD is expanding staff.
Low risk for 10 years. Caring for and teaching young children stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply on USAJobs for Child and Youth Program Assistant jobs at a nearby base First: Federal background check and base access; trained on the job
Classes: Child development, Psychology, Health / first aid.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-9011.
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