How to get a job at a daycare?

Question

I would like to work at a daycare. I heard that some daycares require you to have taken some special courses at a technical college, and some might not. Given that I dont have any specific education in this field, is it worth it to just maybe start asking around? Also - how much on average would I be able to expect to earn working at a daycare in Wisconsin?

Answer 1

It depends on what you will be doing there.  In Michigan, aides just have to have CPR, 12 training hours a year in early childhood,First aid, and blood borne pathogen.  Usually they will train you in all of these things when you hire on.  They will most likely look for previous experience with children, and they will probably ask for references.  If you are applying for a lead teacher position, then you might need some education.  In Michigan a lead teacher has to have at least 6 credits in early childhood, as well as all the other training an aid has to have.  I am a preschool teacher within a child care and I am working on my master's degree but that is obviously more than required.  The aides at my center earn a little more than minimum wage.  Hope this helps!

Answer 2

you have to go to college and take early childhood education

Answer 3

If you don't have much experience they will  probably hire you as a floater. Meaning you go where they need you. This can be good bc/ it  will help decide w/ age group you like best.  The bad part is you get the bad  parts of the job i.e. cleaning. Take  classes in child development. etc become a teaching asst. Then work your way to a teacher. Floaters will make the minimum amount of money.  

Answer 4

start asking around. fulfill your destiny.

Answer 5

it really depends on the state you live in as to the qualifications.  most states at least require you to be a high school graduate and 6 months experience to be a teacher.  but you can be a floater or teacher assistant until you get the 6 months.  once hired you might be eligable for tuition reimbursement from the center to take classes to earn more.  typically childcare is a low paying field so don't set your sights too high there.  i started out in 1975 as a floater and retired in 2008 as a director.  worked my way up one class at a time.  good luck.

Answer 6

it depends on the rating of the center.

higher ratings ususually do require a bachelors degree for lead teachers and your early childhood credentials for assistants.

however, you may be able to find a job at a one or two star rating center. i would call around and definitely mention you would be open to work towards you credentials. you maybe get paid 7 an hour...give or take. i'm not sure about wisconsin. the more classes you take, the more you will get paid.

good luck! :)

Answer 7

Non-qualified staff tend to get paid less and cant do certain parts of the job. If you are sure its a job you want to do it may be worth looking at local colleges and see if there is a course you can take so you atlreast have minimum requirement. This will give you better chance of getting a job and better money.

Wages arent that great in England its about £6 per hour-less for unqualified staff-usually minimum wage.

Answer 8

haha be really nice in the interview

ad it depends on where you work is how much your going to make