Would it be an advantage for me to work in a daycare???

Question

Im 17 and almost 18 in December I really enjoy being a good influence on kids!! Im taking a class to become a teacher and im a Crossage Tutor too and would it look better for me when i start my career!??!! Or Would i get hired if I fill out apps. at Daycares or Childcare sites?? Im working at A&W and its a horrible job to be working at a fastfood place! I want to be able to enjoy what im doing! I need to be rescued!!!

Answer 1

Hi

I think it would be wonderful if you work in a daycare. It is a great experience and something to put on your resume. Many hands make light work.

have fun learning.

Answer 2

Hello,

If you really enjoy working with children go for it! If you are planning on working with kids whether its at a daycare, or school later on, the more experience you have will help you out a lot. I worked 2 years in a daycare setting and loved it.  You get to really interact with the children and watch them grow.  It is a very rewarding job to become involved in.  Good luck!

Answer 3

It will be a huge advantage for you to start working with children as early as possible. I started working with children at the age of 11, (I am 26 now and in college for my teaching degree). Baby-sitting, volunteer work, summer camp counseling, working in daycares, working in preschools, etc all are great experience. When someone is looking to hire you as a teacher, daycare worker, or any other position working with children, references and experience are really looked at, examined closely, and taking into high consideration. The more experience you have, the more reliable you have proven yourself to be, and the longer you have worked with children, the better off your chances will be of landing the job.

Many school systems have before and after school programs, and they hire teenagers to work in those programs. Basically you are responsible for helping a small group of elementary school children with their homework, keeping an eye on them, making sure they have a snack, etc. It's a great "first job" to test the waters and make sure that teaching is really what you want to do. You can also ask around at local preschools and daycares if anyone is looking for some part time help. You will probably have a better job of landing a job working with children (besides volunteer work and baby-sitting) when you turn 18 though.

Good luck to you!

Answer 4

If you want to work in a preschool, you usually need to have completed some early childhood education classes.  You can take those at your local community college.  If you are looking to eventually become K-12 teacher, you can also apply to be an instructional assistant for the grade level in which you are interested.

Answer 5

yes, it is in favor of  you to work on a daycare, just because you are a beginner in teaching, so,

Answer 6

I am a preschool teacher. I would recommend that if your future career is working with children, then you should begin now. It definitely looks good on a resume that you have experience and began early. This shows that you are serious. If I had two applicants equally qualified, and equally liked. One worked at fast food all the way through college, and the other worked as an aide at a childcare center. I would most definitely hire the one who worked with children. How serious can you be if you don't begin now.

I hope this helps. Good luck.

Answer 7

Yes! Yes! Yes!

You definitely want to work in a daycare or school-age care program (before and after school care). Whether you choose a day care or school-age care program to work in---depends upon the age level you want to teach.

You'll learn so many  things in the  world of child care that you will never learn in college.  You'll experience the importance of routine, schedule, expectations and consistency---as well as REALLY getting to know the kids in the age group you'll be teaching. Self-esteem, transitions, rules, boundaries, communication, enjoying kids and having fun with them --  and so much more will be explored!!!

I train and consult in school-age care--and over the last 18 years -- more and more staff  have been and are---future teachers! They have all shared what an invaluable experience working in SAC has been.

I know many, many, who have secured their teaching positions BECAUSE and through the networking of school-age care.

So yes!!! Leave A&W and find yourself a good program or district to work in. Enjoy the kids and have a great time!!! :-)