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What jobs work with young children besides teaching in a school?
Though I would like to work with young kids the more I go to organizations and other non-profits most are about teaching in school. Though I feel it wouldn't be a bad job as I have had hands on experience with teaching kids at 1st grade and below. I would also like to have other options to experience and look into.
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Jim’s Answer
Hello Kathy,
You can be a school counselor. You can help children with issues or find the classes that they are interested in.
Good luck!
You can be a school counselor. You can help children with issues or find the classes that they are interested in.
Good luck!
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Shaneil’s Answer
Hello Kathy!
Isn't it wonderful to have choices? There are numerous career paths that involve working with children, aside from teaching. Here are a few you might consider:
* Librarian
* Childcare provider
* School guidance counselor
* Child psychologist
* Pediatric doctor
These are just a few directions you might consider. Some may be a smooth shift from your current role, while others might need a bit more studying. But remember, every step you take towards your passion is a step towards success. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
Warm regards,
Shaneil
Isn't it wonderful to have choices? There are numerous career paths that involve working with children, aside from teaching. Here are a few you might consider:
* Librarian
* Childcare provider
* School guidance counselor
* Child psychologist
* Pediatric doctor
These are just a few directions you might consider. Some may be a smooth shift from your current role, while others might need a bit more studying. But remember, every step you take towards your passion is a step towards success. Wishing you all the best on your journey!
Warm regards,
Shaneil
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Tammy’s Answer
Hi Kathy
There are lots of career options for working in schools. I’m not sure if you are currently in college or still in high school but it might be a good idea to try to shadow someone currently working in an elementary school setting for the day and explore all the opportunities. If you are still in High school, talk with your school counselor about career options and see if they can set up a shadow day experience for you. If you are in college, consider visiting your career center on campus to talk about career options. What are you interested in specifically? You've identified that you don’t want to be a teacher, which is a great first step but now you need to think in terms of what you do like doing with young people. Do you want to work in student support services- which may be a school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker or special education. Do you want to manage people which might look like going into administration- school principal or school board directors, etc. do you just want to be around young people and work in a school- school cafeteria worker, office staff (these are usually civil service jobs), teaching assistant or classroom support aide. There are also people who support students and come in for services like speech and hearing, occupational therapy, physical therapy or community organizations that do social emotional learning or provide community based support. You might coach or work in an after school program… there are so many options! Do some research online, talk with a career coach or call the school education at a local college to see what career programs are available. Perhaps start out as a school volunteer to get a sense of where you fit. And lastly, school bus drivers are in high demand and are a great way to get your foot in the door.
There are lots of career options for working in schools. I’m not sure if you are currently in college or still in high school but it might be a good idea to try to shadow someone currently working in an elementary school setting for the day and explore all the opportunities. If you are still in High school, talk with your school counselor about career options and see if they can set up a shadow day experience for you. If you are in college, consider visiting your career center on campus to talk about career options. What are you interested in specifically? You've identified that you don’t want to be a teacher, which is a great first step but now you need to think in terms of what you do like doing with young people. Do you want to work in student support services- which may be a school counselor, school psychologist, school social worker or special education. Do you want to manage people which might look like going into administration- school principal or school board directors, etc. do you just want to be around young people and work in a school- school cafeteria worker, office staff (these are usually civil service jobs), teaching assistant or classroom support aide. There are also people who support students and come in for services like speech and hearing, occupational therapy, physical therapy or community organizations that do social emotional learning or provide community based support. You might coach or work in an after school program… there are so many options! Do some research online, talk with a career coach or call the school education at a local college to see what career programs are available. Perhaps start out as a school volunteer to get a sense of where you fit. And lastly, school bus drivers are in high demand and are a great way to get your foot in the door.
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Maia’s Answer
Hello Kathy!
Should you find joy in the realms of history, science, or art, particularly within the captivating world of museums, there are numerous opportunities awaiting you. Many museums are on the lookout for education coordinators who are passionate about imparting knowledge to children about the fascinating content that museums hold.
Should you find joy in the realms of history, science, or art, particularly within the captivating world of museums, there are numerous opportunities awaiting you. Many museums are on the lookout for education coordinators who are passionate about imparting knowledge to children about the fascinating content that museums hold.