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I want to work with kids, but not as a teacher or in the medical field. Ideas?

I am looking for a career that involves working with children in some way, but is not teaching or in the medical field. I enjoy working with kids and am very good at it, however am struggling to find a field of study fit for me. Any ideas would be much appreciated!!

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It is terrific that you want to work with chlldren, Rachel. They literally are our future.

Even if you don't want to be a teacher, there are opportunities in schools to work with children, such as social workers , reading specialists, or guidance counselors. Or you may want to get involved in programs to work with at-risk youth.

On a slightly different track, you could work with non-profits or government to design programs (curricular or enrichment) for children. Or work on policies to benefit children. One of my children directs programs for a 5,000-person children's choir and has gotten to know the children well over the years.

Medicine is a very large field besides being a pediatrician. There are related fields, such as occupational, physical, and speech therapy, which don't require as much time and expense to join.

I have left some links below with other ideas. Taking a career assessment - perhaps through. your school -- also could provide ideas. Good luck!

Martha recommends the following next steps:

Indeed.com - https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/high-paying-jobs-that-work-with-kids
Careerbuilder - https://www.careerbuilder.com/advice/blog/10-jobs-for-people-who-want-to-work-with-children
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