Education & Childcare Services

Putting the “Care” in “Career.”

Professionals looking for jobs that make a positive impact in the lives of children and adults will find many fulfilling careers in the education and childcare services sector. Graduates often become preschool teachers, child development specialists, K-12 classroom aides, infant and toddler caregivers, and children’s center directors or administrators. A degree or certificate from your local community college can catapult you into your new career.

Careers in Education and Childcare Services

It’s not just a career…it’s a calling. These are just a few of the bold careers in which education and childcare services grads are building bright futures.

Skills Gained

Get the critical knowledge and tools to succeed in an education and childcare services career.

Earning Potential for Careers in Education and Childcare

Your career education in education and childcare services opens doors to bigger opportunities, higher salaries, and more!

Childcare Workers: $24,984-$36,197
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: $74,650-$106,258
Library Technicians: $27,900-$45,962
Interpreters and Translators: $41,167-$82,992

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education: $28,284-$45,404
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: $31,836-$44,145
Tutors and Teachers and Instructors, All Other: $29,916-$67,545

Find a program near you in EDUCATION & EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES

Coastline College

Cypress College

Fullerton College

Golden West College

Elementary Teacher Education

Irvine Valley College

North Orange Continuing Education

Orange Coast College

Saddleback College

Santa Ana College

Santiago Canyon College

I love this. If I can do this for the rest of my life and just help people, that’s my end goal. That’s my dream.

Karla

Future BUILT student

Education and Childcare Facts

Due to enrollment increases and retirements, job opportunities for teachers will vary from good to excellent, depending on the location, grade level, and subject taught.

Between 2014 and 2029, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects 441,000 new education jobs across the nation.

The average California teacher salary was $80,184 for the 2019-2020 school year. The state ranks second in the nation for compensation, trailing only New York.