Becoming a Nanny via Online Education?
At the very least, online education can help you lay a foundation and/or open up alternate career paths.
Post University, one of the highest ranking online
schools,
is a US school (accredited) offering early childhood education courses to train individuals
to become top-notch
early childhood educators,
preschool teachers,
kindergarten teachers,
early childhood teachers,
early childhood special education teachers, etc.
Colleges and universities like Post University that provide online education are successfully launching workers into
this
field.
Typical Work Locations for a Nanny
- London
- Oxford
- Kent
- Middlesbrough
- Devizes
- Cheltenham
- Nottingham
- Norwich
- Crigglestone
- Leicester
Potential Advantages and Benefits of Working as a Nanny
- Relationships developed
- Separate apartment/housing included
- A car is provided and gas reimbursed
- Grow your knowledge/skills
- Field trips
- Work from home
- Part time/full time schedule's
- Work with flexible hour
- Work with friends
- Assisting in working families
Potential Drawbacks
- Extended work hours
- Working independently
- Must be adaptable
- Must be very patient
- Taking care of not just one but a few children at a given time
- Must adapt to different people and differing parenting styles
- Forming bonds and developing trust with diverse people and then abrupt endings to relationships.
- Emergencies will arise
- Physically taxing work
- Out of pocket expenses.
Related Professions to Consider
- Executive Nanny
- Babysitter
- Back Up Nanny
- Nighttime Nanny
- Nanny Share
- Summer Nanny
- After School Nanny
- Live in Nanny
- Nanny Manager
- Part Time Nanny
Possible Interview Questions When Applying to be a Nanny
- How long have you been a nanny?
- How old were the other children you cared for?
- Do you have any formal early childhood development or childcare training?
- Would you be willing to take classes to further your education in childcare?
- What would you do if my child was sick or had an accident?
- Do you have emergency training?
- Would you mind if I ran a background check on you?
- Why are you a nanny?
- Why are you looking for a new position?
- What do you like about the job?
Common Collaborating Professions
- Governess
- Nursemaid
- Teacher
- Chaperon
- Au pair
- Cook
- Janitor
- Butler
- Childcare worker
- Maid
Nanny Training books
Nanny (More) Popular books
Potential Companies to Work For
Common College Majors
- Intro to Psychology
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Psychology
- Sociology
- Administration
- Management courses
- First Aid Training
- Cooking courses
- Stress management
- Conflict resolution
Nanny Salary Information
Category: Nannies
| Total # Employed in the US |
595,650 |
| Average Hourly Wage: |
$10.07/hr |
| Hourly Wage Range |
| PERCENTILE |
| 10% | 25% | 50% | 75% | 90% |
| $7.37 |
$8.0 |
$9.25 |
$11.49 |
$14.24 |
|
| Average Yearly Salary |
$20,940 |
| Yearly Salary Range |
| PERCENTILE |
| 10% | 25% | 50% | 75% | 90% |
| $15,340 |
$16,640 |
$19,240 |
$23,900 |
$29,620 |
|
| Employment Demographics |
| % OF WORKERS WITH |
| < High School Diploma |
High School Diploma |
Some College |
Associate Degree |
Bachelor Degree |
Master Degree |
Doctoral Degree |
| 16.2% |
36.5% |
25.4% |
8.4% |
11.2% |
1.8% |
0.3% |
|
