Nanny
What does a Nanny do?
Nannies provide high quality in-home child care. They are most commonly hired prior to the birth of the second child, when in-home care becomes more of a priority than a luxury. When parents have multiple births or a child with a special challenge, they also may use the services of nannies. Nannies are professionals with contracts clearly defining their duties. A nanny does more than see to a child's custodial care. She/he develops a schedule which will promote and enhance the child's social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Nannies are partners with parents--they mirror family life. Tasks include: This information lists tasks that may or may not be a regular part of the job. Professionally trained Nannies often prepare and plan meals, know about constructive play, and know about music. They help with reading, literature, and developmental guidance. Moreover, Nannies know how to handle illness, injury, and nap and bedtime issues.
Salary and Employment Outlook:
California Occupational Guides
Typical Employers:
Nannies work for private households.
Preparation:
Experience in camp counseling, scouting, teaching, baby-sitting, and any other direct contact with children is helpful. Being a successful parent who enjoyed parenting is a good background. Nanny training covers child development, general education, professionalism, CPR, first aid, health, child care, family relations, nutrition, psychology, and home economics. The focus of training and work is on the safety and well being of the children Child care and family-oriented classes are useful at high school and post-secondary levels. In practice, the most in-demand nannies, are usually graduates of a nanny-training program. These nannies command good salaries and benefits. They have at least high school diplomas (or GED's), often some college background, and have trained for about 8 to 12 months. Mature adults who have a lot of experience and training are in demand. Some programs include practical experience during the course of the training, while others offer on-the-job training after completing academic work. Parents are looking for nannies who are stable, emotionally mature, patient, fond of children, flexible, and comfortable with their child rearing philosophy.
Educational Program(s):
Related Programs: Early Childhood Education
DVC Certificate Program in Early Childhood Education:
Web Resources:
California Occupational Guides
International Nanny Association
Career Center Home Page | Career Info Sheets
Diablo Valley College Career/Technical Education Homepage