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.
Preschool Teacher | Teacher Assistant | Special Education Aide | Parent Educator | Child Life Specialist | Sign Language Interpreter
Skills Gained
Get the critical knowledge and tools to succeed in an education and childcare services career.
Critical Thinking | Problem Solving | Reading Comprehension | Time Management | Cultural Sensitivity | Communication | Multitasking
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!
- Teacher Assistant: $31,851 – $37,518
- Special Education Preschool Teacher: $49,036 – $69,677
- Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center: $39,369 – $52,360
Consider a Career in Education & Early Childhood Services
Coaching
Family & Consumer Sciences
Family Studies
Fullerton College
Child Development / Early Care & Education
Child Development Administration & Management
Coaching
Infants & Toddlers
Preschool Age Children
Special Education
Golden West College
Environmental Technology
Floriculture/Floristry
Drafting Technology
Child Development / Early Care & Education
Infants & Toddlers
The School Age Child
North Orange Continuing Education
Early Childhood Education
Orange Coast College
Child Development Administration & Management
Educational Aide (Teacher Assistant)
Family & Consumer Sciences
Family Studies
Infants & Toddlers
Preschool Age Children
Child Development / Early Care & Education
Child Development Administration & Management
Coaching
Family Studies
The School Age Child
Santa Ana College
Child Development / Early Care & Education
Education Aide
Elementary Education (Pre-Professional)
Infants & Toddlers
Preschool Age Child
Santiago Canyon College
Education Aide: K-12, Special Ed, Bilingual,
After School Programs Assistant/Teacher
Elementary Education
Infant/Toddler
Preschool Age Children
The School Age Child
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.
Education and Childcare Facts
From 2012-2022, the demand for elementary and middle school teachers in Orange County is projected to grow at a rate of 13%, nearly double the average for all jobs.
In 2017, there were 73,110 job openings for education, child development, and family services-related jobs in California, but only 68,906 eligible graduates to fill them.
Employment of preschool teachers is projected to grow 10% from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations.
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Orange County Community Colleges
