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Child Development Careers and Jobs

Select, Find and Prepare for Child Development Careers and Jobs - all on one page


4 Steps to Use This Page: 1-Explore Careers of Intrerest 2-See Job Listings Matched to Career 3-Prepare for the Career 4-See External Career Resources

Here is a short Helper Video External Link.

This page will take you through 4 steps to (1) Select from Child Development careers/jobs, (2) Find Child Development job listings, (3) Prepare for Child Development careers, and (4) Provide Child Development career-specific resources.

Step 1: Select a Career/Job: This page starts with 4 ways for you to identify and select from listings of Child Development careers/jobs:
A) Fastest Growing Child Development Careers - 2023 to 2033 (est.)
These listings are based on job growth estimates and helps you to identify the fastest growing and evolving Child Development careers. Some careers may not initially seem related to Child Development, so relevant Child Development jobs are listed alongside each listing. This can also help us to identify which careers (bottom of the listing) may have negative growth - perhaps due to automation or planned obsolescence.
B) Median Annual Salary U.S. Child Development Careers
These listings are sorted (descending) by median annual salary in the U.S. This may help us to identify our ideal career. We may not qualify at this time for the desired career, but this listing and the results provided can help us to explore job details, as well as learn how to appropriately prepare for the career.
C) Child Development Career Ladders (Educational Requirements)
These listings will help us to identify Child Development careers sorted by educational requirements (with the most difficult to obtain listed first). This may help us to identify career ladders (as we scroll down the list), and help us to get jobs that we qualify for now.
D) Select From a Listing of 98 Child Development Jobs.
The list may be quite long. There are two ways you might like to use this list:
1) Filter - As you enter a word, you will filter (limit) the list of job titles
2) Browse the list (Don't Filter) - You can simply explore the list of job titles. There may be many that you might never have considered to be of interest.
Once you have identified a job title of interest, simply click on it.

Step 2: Find a Job: After you have selected a career/job title above, you will see current job listings. You can change the location, distance from location and recency as desired. Each of the listings will link to a current job opening.


Step 3: Prepare For a Career: In this section you will gain access to detailed information to help you prepare for the chosen career. Information may include (not every career choice includes all of the elements below - updates occur quarterly):
Core and Supplemental Duties: Lists the worker-related tasks performed
General and Specific Work Activities: Summarizes the broad and more specific types of behaviors related to the career
Knowledge Required: Provides the requirements regarding the acquisition of facts and principles
Skills Required: Provides basic skills and cross-functional skills needed
Preparation Required: Provides a summary of the required experience and education
Educational Requirements: Detailed breakdown of the education required
Work Experience Required: Detailed breakdown of the prior work experience required
Local Salary Information: Provides national and local salary ranges
Certifications: Provides appropriate government and private-sector certifications and/or credentials that may be required
Professional Associations: Provides professional associations that are related to the career selected
Job Listings: Provides links to active current job listings for the selected career, along with multiple similar job titles to explore. All details appear on this page
Related Careers to Consider: Lists up to 20 careers that might be of interest to you (related to your initial choice - what they do, what they know, and what they're called), ranked by best fit.

** If you clicked on a link from section D (as described in Step 1 above), you will see one or more links to an occupation that is usually a bit more general than your initial job selection - the link(s) is directly related to the specific job you identified through your prior selections.
*NOTE: It is possible that there may not be a career path identified for the specific job you selected in Step 1. If this is the case, scroll up the page and click on a different career/job.

Step 4: Career-Specific Resources (detailed and constantly updated): Continue to scroll down the page and you will find tabs that provide detailed (updated) links specific to the career you selected. This information includes:
Videos: Provides a listing of video links related to this career. A great way to get a quick overview of the occupation.
Resumes: Sources for resume materials and techniques. This can help to get you started.
Job Description: Sources that provide job descriptions, which are vital to resume and interview preparation.
Interviews: Provides links that can help you to prepare for and successfully complete the job interview. Can also assist with coffee chats.
Step by Step: Provides links to resources that can help to organize the career search process.
LinkedIn: One of the best professional social media sites that provides links, opportunities, and networking specifically for careers and career development.

Step 1 of 4: Select a Career/Job

27 Child Development careers are listed below (sorted by Percentage Change in Total Job Openings - 2023 to 2033 est.). Child Development-related jobs specific to each career are also provided. This shows which careers are emerging and growing the fastest. Please Scroll and Select below:

Occupations U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033 (% change) Child Development-Related Jobs

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 18.8% Childbirth Teacher
Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 18.8% Child Development-Related Jobs: Childbirth Teacher
Marriage and Family Therapists 16.2% Child and Family Counselor; Child and Family Therapist; Family Counselor; Family Service Counselor; Family Services Counselor; Marriage and Family Counselor; Military and Family Life Counselor
Occupation: Marriage and Family Therapists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 16.2% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Family Counselor; Child and Family Therapist; Family Counselor; Family Service Counselor; Family Services Counselor; Marriage and Family Counselor; Military and Family Life Counselor
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 13.3% Child and Adolescent Therapist; Child Custody Evaluator
Occupation: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 13.3% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Adolescent Therapist; Child Custody Evaluator
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 10.1% Child Care Worker Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 10.1% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Care Worker Supervisor
Healthcare Social Workers 9.7% Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Occupation: Healthcare Social Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 9.7% Child Development-Related Jobs: Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Social and Community Service Managers 8.2% Child Welfare Director; Child Welfare Services Director
Occupation: Social and Community Service Managers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 8.2% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Welfare Director; Child Welfare Services Director
Social and Human Service Assistants 7.9% Child Advocate; Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Occupation: Social and Human Service Assistants U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.9% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Advocate; Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Psychiatrists 7.6% Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician; Child Psychiatrist
Occupation: Psychiatrists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 7.6% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician; Child Psychiatrist
Neurologists 6.8% Child Neurologist
Occupation: Neurologists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 6.8% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Neurologist
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 5% Child Development Instructor; Child Development Professor; Child Development Teacher; Child Psychology Teacher
Occupation: Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 5% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Development Instructor; Child Development Professor; Child Development Teacher; Child Psychology Teacher
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 4.9% Certified Child, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Child Abuse Worker; Child Advocate; Child and Family Services Worker; Child and Family Specialist; Child Care Counselor; Child Development Consultant; Child Protection Specialist; Child Protective Investigator; Child Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker); Child Protective Services Specialist; Child Welfare Caseworker; Child Welfare Consultant; Child Welfare Counselor; Child Welfare Social Worker; Child Welfare Specialist; Child Welfare Worker; Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Occupation: Child, Family, and School Social Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.9% Child Development-Related Jobs: Certified Child, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Child Abuse Worker; Child Advocate; Child and Family Services Worker; Child and Family Specialist; Child Care Counselor; Child Development Consultant; Child Protection Specialist; Child Protective Investigator; Child Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker); Child Protective Services Specialist; Child Welfare Caseworker; Child Welfare Consultant; Child Welfare Counselor; Child Welfare Social Worker; Child Welfare Specialist; Child Welfare Worker; Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors 4.5% Child Guidance Counselor
Occupation: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.5% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Guidance Counselor
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 4.4% Child Care Assistant Teacher; Child Development Teacher; Childcare Teacher; Childhood Development Teacher; Early Childhood Educator; Early Childhood Teacher; Toddler Teacher
Occupation: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.4% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Care Assistant Teacher; Child Development Teacher; Childcare Teacher; Childhood Development Teacher; Early Childhood Educator; Early Childhood Teacher; Toddler Teacher
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 4.3% Child Development Instructor
Occupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.3% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Development Instructor
Dietetic Technicians 4.3% Child Nutrition Assistant
Occupation: Dietetic Technicians U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 4.3% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Nutrition Assistant
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 3.6% Family Welfare Social Work Professor
Occupation: Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.6% Child Development-Related Jobs: Family Welfare Social Work Professor
Self-Enrichment Teachers 3.4% Childbirth and Infant Care Teacher
Occupation: Self-Enrichment Teachers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 3.4% Child Development-Related Jobs: Childbirth and Infant Care Teacher
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 2.3% Child Support Agent; Child Support Investigator; Child Support Officer
Occupation: Detectives and Criminal Investigators U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 2.3% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Support Agent; Child Support Investigator; Child Support Officer
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 2.2% Children and Family Ministries Director; Children and Youth Ministries Director
Occupation: Directors, Religious Activities and Education U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 2.2% Child Development-Related Jobs: Children and Family Ministries Director; Children and Youth Ministries Director
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 2.1% Child Support Hearing Officer
Occupation: Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 2.1% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Support Hearing Officer
Special Education Teachers, Preschool 1.6% Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher); Early Childhood Special Educator (EC Special Educator)
Occupation: Special Education Teachers, Preschool U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 1.6% Child Development-Related Jobs: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher); Early Childhood Special Educator (EC Special Educator)
School Psychologists 0.7% Child Psychologist; Child Psychometrist
Occupation: School Psychologists U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: 0.7% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Psychologist; Child Psychometrist
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education -0.7% Early Childhood Teacher
Occupation: Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -0.7% Child Development-Related Jobs: Early Childhood Teacher
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School -0.8% Vocational Childcare Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -0.8% Child Development-Related Jobs: Vocational Childcare Teacher
Special Education Teachers, Middle School -0.9% Exceptional Children Teacher (EC Teacher)
Occupation: Special Education Teachers, Middle School U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -0.9% Child Development-Related Jobs: Exceptional Children Teacher (EC Teacher)
Childcare Workers -1.3% Child Attendant; Child Care Aide; Child Care Assistant; Child Care Attendant; Child Care Development Specialist; Child Care Provider; Child Care Sitter; Child Care Teacher; Child Care Worker; Child Caregiver; Child Daycare Worker; Child Life Specialist; Child Monitor; Childcare Aide; Childcare Assistant; Childcare Attendant; Childcare Provider; Childcare Worker; Home Child Care Provider; Infant and Toddler Teacher; Infant Childcare Provider; School Childcare Attendant; Toddler Caregiver; Toddler Teacher
Occupation: Childcare Workers U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -1.3% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Attendant; Child Care Aide; Child Care Assistant; Child Care Attendant; Child Care Development Specialist; Child Care Provider; Child Care Sitter; Child Care Teacher; Child Care Worker; Child Caregiver; Child Daycare Worker; Child Life Specialist; Child Monitor; Childcare Aide; Childcare Assistant; Childcare Attendant; Childcare Provider; Childcare Worker; Home Child Care Provider; Infant and Toddler Teacher; Infant Childcare Provider; School Childcare Attendant; Toddler Caregiver; Toddler Teacher
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare -2.1% Child Care Center Administrator; Child Care Center Director; Child Care Director; Childcare Center Administrator; Childcare Center Director; Childcare Director; Early Childhood Education Director; Early Childhood Program Supervisor (ECP Supervisor)
Occupation: Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare U.S. Job Openings 2023-2033: -2.1% Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Care Center Administrator; Child Care Center Director; Child Care Director; Childcare Center Administrator; Childcare Center Director; Childcare Director; Early Childhood Education Director; Early Childhood Program Supervisor (ECP Supervisor)

28 Child Development careers are listed below (sorted by U.S. National Median Salary). Child Development-related jobs specific to each occupation are also provided. Please Scroll and Select below::

Occupations National Median Salary Child Development-Related Jobs

Neurologists $ 239,200+ Child Neurologist
Occupation: Neurologists National Median Salary: $ 239,200+ Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Neurologist
Psychiatrists $ 239,200+ Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician; Child Psychiatrist
Occupation: Psychiatrists National Median Salary: $ 239,200+ Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician; Child Psychiatrist
Neuropsychologists $ 117,750 Child and Adolescent Neuropsychologist
Occupation: Neuropsychologists National Median Salary: $ 117,750 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Adolescent Neuropsychologist
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers $ 111,090 Child Support Hearing Officer
Occupation: Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers National Median Salary: $ 111,090 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Support Hearing Officer
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $ 105,650 Childbirth Teacher
Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 105,650 Child Development-Related Jobs: Childbirth Teacher
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $ 96,100 Child and Adolescent Therapist; Child Custody Evaluator
Occupation: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists National Median Salary: $ 96,100 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Adolescent Therapist; Child Custody Evaluator
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $ 91,100 Child Support Agent; Child Support Investigator; Child Support Officer
Occupation: Detectives and Criminal Investigators National Median Salary: $ 91,100 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Support Agent; Child Support Investigator; Child Support Officer
School Psychologists $ 84,940 Child Psychologist; Child Psychometrist
Occupation: School Psychologists National Median Salary: $ 84,940 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Psychologist; Child Psychometrist
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $ 82,140 Child Development Instructor; Child Development Professor; Child Development Teacher; Child Psychology Teacher
Occupation: Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 82,140 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Development Instructor; Child Development Professor; Child Development Teacher; Child Psychology Teacher
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary $ 78,410 Child Development Instructor
Occupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 78,410 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Development Instructor
Social and Community Service Managers $ 77,030 Child Welfare Director; Child Welfare Services Director
Occupation: Social and Community Service Managers National Median Salary: $ 77,030 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Welfare Director; Child Welfare Services Director
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $ 75,020 Family Welfare Social Work Professor
Occupation: Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary National Median Salary: $ 75,020 Child Development-Related Jobs: Family Welfare Social Work Professor
Special Education Teachers, Middle School $ 66,600 Exceptional Children Teacher (EC Teacher)
Occupation: Special Education Teachers, Middle School National Median Salary: $ 66,600 Child Development-Related Jobs: Exceptional Children Teacher (EC Teacher)
Special Education Teachers, Preschool $ 65,270 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher); Early Childhood Special Educator (EC Special Educator)
Occupation: Special Education Teachers, Preschool National Median Salary: $ 65,270 Child Development-Related Jobs: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher); Early Childhood Special Educator (EC Special Educator)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School $ 65,130 Vocational Childcare Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School National Median Salary: $ 65,130 Child Development-Related Jobs: Vocational Childcare Teacher
Healthcare Social Workers $ 62,940 Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Occupation: Healthcare Social Workers National Median Salary: $ 62,940 Child Development-Related Jobs: Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $ 62,690 Early Childhood Teacher
Occupation: Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education National Median Salary: $ 62,690 Child Development-Related Jobs: Early Childhood Teacher
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $ 61,710 Child Guidance Counselor
Occupation: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors National Median Salary: $ 61,710 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Guidance Counselor
Marriage and Family Therapists $ 58,510 Child and Family Counselor; Child and Family Therapist; Family Counselor; Family Service Counselor; Family Services Counselor; Marriage and Family Counselor; Military and Family Life Counselor
Occupation: Marriage and Family Therapists National Median Salary: $ 58,510 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Family Counselor; Child and Family Therapist; Family Counselor; Family Service Counselor; Family Services Counselor; Marriage and Family Counselor; Military and Family Life Counselor
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $ 54,290 Child Care Center Administrator; Child Care Center Director; Child Care Director; Childcare Center Administrator; Childcare Center Director; Childcare Director; Early Childhood Education Director; Early Childhood Program Supervisor (ECP Supervisor)
Occupation: Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare National Median Salary: $ 54,290 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Care Center Administrator; Child Care Center Director; Child Care Director; Childcare Center Administrator; Childcare Center Director; Childcare Director; Early Childhood Education Director; Early Childhood Program Supervisor (ECP Supervisor)
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $ 53,940 Certified Child, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Child Abuse Worker; Child Advocate; Child and Family Services Worker; Child and Family Specialist; Child Care Counselor; Child Development Consultant; Child Protection Specialist; Child Protective Investigator; Child Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker); Child Protective Services Specialist; Child Welfare Caseworker; Child Welfare Consultant; Child Welfare Counselor; Child Welfare Social Worker; Child Welfare Specialist; Child Welfare Worker; Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Occupation: Child, Family, and School Social Workers National Median Salary: $ 53,940 Child Development-Related Jobs: Certified Child, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Child Abuse Worker; Child Advocate; Child and Family Services Worker; Child and Family Specialist; Child Care Counselor; Child Development Consultant; Child Protection Specialist; Child Protective Investigator; Child Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker); Child Protective Services Specialist; Child Welfare Caseworker; Child Welfare Consultant; Child Welfare Counselor; Child Welfare Social Worker; Child Welfare Specialist; Child Welfare Worker; Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Directors, Religious Activities and Education $ 50,140 Children and Family Ministries Director; Children and Youth Ministries Director
Occupation: Directors, Religious Activities and Education National Median Salary: $ 50,140 Child Development-Related Jobs: Children and Family Ministries Director; Children and Youth Ministries Director
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $ 46,690 Child Care Worker Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers National Median Salary: $ 46,690 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Care Worker Supervisor
Self-Enrichment Teachers $ 45,330 Childbirth and Infant Care Teacher
Occupation: Self-Enrichment Teachers National Median Salary: $ 45,330 Child Development-Related Jobs: Childbirth and Infant Care Teacher
Social and Human Service Assistants $ 41,410 Child Advocate; Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Occupation: Social and Human Service Assistants National Median Salary: $ 41,410 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Advocate; Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $ 37,130 Child Care Assistant Teacher; Child Development Teacher; Childcare Teacher; Childhood Development Teacher; Early Childhood Educator; Early Childhood Teacher; Toddler Teacher
Occupation: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education National Median Salary: $ 37,130 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Care Assistant Teacher; Child Development Teacher; Childcare Teacher; Childhood Development Teacher; Early Childhood Educator; Early Childhood Teacher; Toddler Teacher
Dietetic Technicians $ 36,520 Child Nutrition Assistant
Occupation: Dietetic Technicians National Median Salary: $ 36,520 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Nutrition Assistant
Childcare Workers $ 30,370 Child Attendant; Child Care Aide; Child Care Assistant; Child Care Attendant; Child Care Development Specialist; Child Care Provider; Child Care Sitter; Child Care Teacher; Child Care Worker; Child Caregiver; Child Daycare Worker; Child Life Specialist; Child Monitor; Childcare Aide; Childcare Assistant; Childcare Attendant; Childcare Provider; Childcare Worker; Home Child Care Provider; Infant and Toddler Teacher; Infant Childcare Provider; School Childcare Attendant; Toddler Caregiver; Toddler Teacher
Occupation: Childcare Workers National Median Salary: $ 30,370 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Attendant; Child Care Aide; Child Care Assistant; Child Care Attendant; Child Care Development Specialist; Child Care Provider; Child Care Sitter; Child Care Teacher; Child Care Worker; Child Caregiver; Child Daycare Worker; Child Life Specialist; Child Monitor; Childcare Aide; Childcare Assistant; Childcare Attendant; Childcare Provider; Childcare Worker; Home Child Care Provider; Infant and Toddler Teacher; Infant Childcare Provider; School Childcare Attendant; Toddler Caregiver; Toddler Teacher

31 Child Development careers are listed (sorted by Education/Preparation Requirements - descending) to provide career ladders. Child Development-related jobs specific to each career are also provided.

Education/Preparation Categories:
5 = Usually requires graduate school (e.g., Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D., or J.D.)
4 = Usually requires a four-year Bachelor's degree
3 = Usually requires vocational training, related on-the-job experience, or Associate's degree
2 = Usually requires a high school diploma
1 = May require a high school diploma or GED certificate
Please Scroll and Select below:
Occupations Education/Preparation Child Development-Related Jobs

Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors 5 Child Guidance Counselor
Occupation: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Guidance Counselor
Neuropsychologists 5 Child and Adolescent Neuropsychologist
Occupation: Neuropsychologists Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Adolescent Neuropsychologist
Neurologists 5 Child Neurologist
Occupation: Neurologists Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Neurologist
Mental Health Counselors 5 Residential Child Care Counselor
Occupation: Mental Health Counselors Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Residential Child Care Counselor
Marriage and Family Therapists 5 Child and Family Counselor; Child and Family Therapist; Family Counselor; Family Service Counselor; Family Services Counselor; Marriage and Family Counselor; Military and Family Life Counselor
Occupation: Marriage and Family Therapists Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Family Counselor; Child and Family Therapist; Family Counselor; Family Service Counselor; Family Services Counselor; Marriage and Family Counselor; Military and Family Life Counselor
Psychiatrists 5 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician; Child Psychiatrist
Occupation: Psychiatrists Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician; Child Psychiatrist
Healthcare Social Workers 5 Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Occupation: Healthcare Social Workers Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Childbirth Teacher
Occupation: Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Childbirth Teacher
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Child Development Instructor; Child Development Professor; Child Development Teacher; Child Psychology Teacher
Occupation: Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Development Instructor; Child Development Professor; Child Development Teacher; Child Psychology Teacher
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Child Development Instructor
Occupation: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Development Instructor
School Psychologists 5 Child Psychologist; Child Psychometrist
Occupation: School Psychologists Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Psychologist; Child Psychometrist
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 5 Family Welfare Social Work Professor
Occupation: Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Family Welfare Social Work Professor
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists 5 Child and Adolescent Therapist; Child Custody Evaluator
Occupation: Clinical and Counseling Psychologists Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child and Adolescent Therapist; Child Custody Evaluator
Special Education Teachers, Preschool 5 Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher); Early Childhood Special Educator (EC Special Educator)
Occupation: Special Education Teachers, Preschool Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher); Early Childhood Special Educator (EC Special Educator)
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers 5 Child Support Hearing Officer
Occupation: Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Education/Preparation: 5 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Support Hearing Officer
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School 4 Vocational Childcare Teacher
Occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Education/Preparation: 4 Child Development-Related Jobs: Vocational Childcare Teacher
Social and Community Service Managers 4 Child Welfare Director; Child Welfare Services Director
Occupation: Social and Community Service Managers Education/Preparation: 4 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Welfare Director; Child Welfare Services Director
Social and Human Service Assistants 4 Child Advocate; Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Occupation: Social and Human Service Assistants Education/Preparation: 4 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Advocate; Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Special Education Teachers, Middle School 4 Exceptional Children Teacher (EC Teacher)
Occupation: Special Education Teachers, Middle School Education/Preparation: 4 Child Development-Related Jobs: Exceptional Children Teacher (EC Teacher)
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education 4 Early Childhood Teacher
Occupation: Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Education/Preparation: 4 Child Development-Related Jobs: Early Childhood Teacher
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare 4 Child Care Center Administrator; Child Care Center Director; Child Care Director; Childcare Center Administrator; Childcare Center Director; Childcare Director; Early Childhood Education Director; Early Childhood Program Supervisor (ECP Supervisor)
Occupation: Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Education/Preparation: 4 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Care Center Administrator; Child Care Center Director; Child Care Director; Childcare Center Administrator; Childcare Center Director; Childcare Director; Early Childhood Education Director; Early Childhood Program Supervisor (ECP Supervisor)
Directors, Religious Activities and Education 4 Children and Family Ministries Director; Children and Youth Ministries Director
Occupation: Directors, Religious Activities and Education Education/Preparation: 4 Child Development-Related Jobs: Children and Family Ministries Director; Children and Youth Ministries Director
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 4 Certified Child, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Child Abuse Worker; Child Advocate; Child and Family Services Worker; Child and Family Specialist; Child Care Counselor; Child Development Consultant; Child Protection Specialist; Child Protective Investigator; Child Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker); Child Protective Services Specialist; Child Welfare Caseworker; Child Welfare Consultant; Child Welfare Counselor; Child Welfare Social Worker; Child Welfare Specialist; Child Welfare Worker; Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Occupation: Child, Family, and School Social Workers Education/Preparation: 4 Child Development-Related Jobs: Certified Child, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW); Child Abuse Worker; Child Advocate; Child and Family Services Worker; Child and Family Specialist; Child Care Counselor; Child Development Consultant; Child Protection Specialist; Child Protective Investigator; Child Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker); Child Protective Services Specialist; Child Welfare Caseworker; Child Welfare Consultant; Child Welfare Counselor; Child Welfare Social Worker; Child Welfare Specialist; Child Welfare Worker; Family Support Specialist; Family Support Worker
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education 3 Child Care Assistant Teacher; Child Development Teacher; Childcare Teacher; Childhood Development Teacher; Early Childhood Educator; Early Childhood Teacher; Toddler Teacher
Occupation: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Education/Preparation: 3 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Care Assistant Teacher; Child Development Teacher; Childcare Teacher; Childhood Development Teacher; Early Childhood Educator; Early Childhood Teacher; Toddler Teacher
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers 3 Child Care Worker Supervisor
Occupation: First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers Education/Preparation: 3 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Care Worker Supervisor
Self-Enrichment Teachers 3 Childbirth and Infant Care Teacher
Occupation: Self-Enrichment Teachers Education/Preparation: 3 Child Development-Related Jobs: Childbirth and Infant Care Teacher
Dietetic Technicians 3 Child Nutrition Assistant
Occupation: Dietetic Technicians Education/Preparation: 3 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Nutrition Assistant
Detectives and Criminal Investigators 3 Child Support Agent; Child Support Investigator; Child Support Officer
Occupation: Detectives and Criminal Investigators Education/Preparation: 3 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Support Agent; Child Support Investigator; Child Support Officer
Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education 3 Early Childhood Teacher Assistant (EC Teacher Assistant)
Occupation: Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education Education/Preparation: 3 Child Development-Related Jobs: Early Childhood Teacher Assistant (EC Teacher Assistant)
Teaching Assistants, Special Education 3 Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
Occupation: Teaching Assistants, Special Education Education/Preparation: 3 Child Development-Related Jobs: Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
Childcare Workers 2 Child Attendant; Child Care Aide; Child Care Assistant; Child Care Attendant; Child Care Development Specialist; Child Care Provider; Child Care Sitter; Child Care Teacher; Child Care Worker; Child Caregiver; Child Daycare Worker; Child Life Specialist; Child Monitor; Childcare Aide; Childcare Assistant; Childcare Attendant; Childcare Provider; Childcare Worker; Home Child Care Provider; Infant and Toddler Teacher; Infant Childcare Provider; School Childcare Attendant; Toddler Caregiver; Toddler Teacher
Occupation: Childcare Workers Education/Preparation: 2 Child Development-Related Jobs: Child Attendant; Child Care Aide; Child Care Assistant; Child Care Attendant; Child Care Development Specialist; Child Care Provider; Child Care Sitter; Child Care Teacher; Child Care Worker; Child Caregiver; Child Daycare Worker; Child Life Specialist; Child Monitor; Childcare Aide; Childcare Assistant; Childcare Attendant; Childcare Provider; Childcare Worker; Home Child Care Provider; Infant and Toddler Teacher; Infant Childcare Provider; School Childcare Attendant; Toddler Caregiver; Toddler Teacher

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Certified Child, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW)
Certified Children, Youth, and Family Social Worker (C-CYFSW)
Child Abuse Worker
Child Advocate
Child and Adolescent Neuropsychologist
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Physician
Child and Adolescent Therapist
Child and Family Counselor
Child and Family Services Worker
Child and Family Specialist
Child and Family Therapist
Child and Youth Care Practitioner
Child Attendant
Child Care Aide
Child Care Assistant
Child Care Assistant Teacher
Child Care Attendant
Child Care Center Administrator
Child Care Center Director
Child Care Counselor
Child Care Development Specialist
Child Care Director
Child Care Provider
Child Care Sitter
Child Care Teacher
Child Care Worker
Child Care Worker Supervisor
Child Caregiver
Child Custody Evaluator
Child Daycare Worker
Child Development Consultant
Child Development Instructor
Child Development Professor
Child Development Teacher
Child Guidance Counselor
Child Life Specialist
Child Monitor
Child Neurologist
Child Nutrition Assistant
Child Protection Specialist
Child Protective Investigator
Child Protective Services Social Worker (CPS Social Worker)
Child Protective Services Specialist
Child Psychiatrist
Child Psychologist
Child Psychology Teacher
Child Psychometrist
Child Support Agent
Child Support Hearing Officer
Child Support Investigator
Child Support Officer
Child Welfare Caseworker
Child Welfare Consultant
Child Welfare Counselor
Child Welfare Director
Child Welfare Services Director
Child Welfare Social Worker
Child Welfare Specialist
Child Welfare Worker
Childbirth and Infant Care Teacher
Childbirth Teacher
Childcare Aide
Childcare Assistant
Childcare Attendant
Childcare Center Administrator
Childcare Center Director
Childcare Director
Childcare Provider
Childcare Teacher
Childcare Worker
Childhood Development Teacher
Children and Family Ministries Director
Children and Youth Ministries Director
Early Childhood Education Director
Early Childhood Educator
Early Childhood Program Supervisor (ECP Supervisor)
Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE Teacher)
Early Childhood Special Educator (EC Special Educator)
Early Childhood Teacher
Early Childhood Teacher Assistant (EC Teacher Assistant)
Exceptional Children Teacher (EC Teacher)
Family Counselor
Family Service Counselor
Family Services Counselor
Family Support Specialist
Family Support Worker
Family Welfare Social Work Professor
Home Child Care Provider
Infant and Toddler Teacher
Infant Childcare Provider
Marriage and Family Counselor
Military and Family Life Counselor
Residential Child Care Counselor
School Childcare Attendant
Toddler Caregiver
Toddler Teacher
Vocational Childcare Teacher


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