Children are the blessing of God on earth, without them, life is dull and still. They require care, guidance and protection to grow up in a safe environment. Nursery schools have a particular importance as they prepare children for the next stage in life. Are you a child lover? Can you look after toddlers and teach babies while playing? If the child-care field interests you, here is an article of how to start your career in kindergarten and nursery schools.

Careers in the Child-care Fields:

The child-care field is not only about singing and dancing to Baby Shark Song. It is a vast world that includes three different pathways:

-Charitable/ social sector: orphanage, foster homes,

-Medical sector: child-care centers, post-delivery care centers,

-Educational sector: nursery, kindergarten, pre-school.

As we can see, there are three different sectors gathered all together under one roof. Each one requires a special set of knowledge, skills, and expertise. If you want to enter the child-care field, you have to specify which sector you are going to choose; a social sector? Medical sector? Or an educational industry?

Child-care Professional Requirements in the Social Sector?

The UK government has custody over abandoned children. That’s why it provides for them many institutions for care and protection. Applicants should be interested in managing these children and help them to integrate into society. Social child care positions are usually dedicated to:

-Applicants with a sociology degree, including training in similar institutions

-Applicants with legal or paralegal backgrounds

-Applicants qualified in child psychology.

-Applicants with teaching/ tutoring background.

These were the different candidates required in the social child-care field. If you are concerned with social work and child support, apply by following these guidelines. Here is how much a social worker can make.

Child-care Professional Requirements in the Medical Sector?

Granting a child, the best treatment is usually through providing the essential medical service. Of course, it’s the role of parents to choose the right pediatrician. If you are not a pediatric graduate and still have interest in the childcare medical jobs, you can try to get the necessary training for:

-Midwifery training: this course involves delivery studies and taking care of recently born children.

-Nurse/ Health Assistant training: this course consists in following the pediatric paramedical course to take care of under-aged patients.

Or if you are far from the medical/ paramedical background you can apply for:

Linguistics jobs: a lot of kids have dyslexia, dyspraxia, and their parents are looking for a linguist to improve their pronunciation and articulation. Take a look at Top 5 Best Linguists Jobs in the UK with Handsome Salaries

A child psychiatrist: if you are a psychology graduate, you can do a final-year project on the child's psychological health to get a job in the childcare medical field.

A support worker: many children are suffering from some disabilities. If you are interested in jobs that provide close care to people with special needs, you can apply for child medical care jobs.

 Child-care Professional Requirements in the Educational Sector?

Children can learn faster and easier. That’s why parents enroll their children in kindergartens and preschools to prepare them for higher educational levels. Before making your child master a particular subject, it is essential to prepare him/ her for the class universe by stepping into a kindergarten class. This step is very critical to working moms to feel that their children are safe. Now let’s take a look at the different professions provided in the educational child-care field:

- A baby- sitter: babysitting can be counted as education, as this person does not only look after babies but also teaches them something. A baby-sitter is technically the first adult that a child is directly introduced outside the family. This person plays a vital role in making a child socialize with another person except for the family. You don’t have to be an undergraduate person to take babysitting jobs. What parents want is a trustworthy person who can look after their children. This job is hourly paid and depends on parental demand. You can sign up for a baby-sitting website to get some offers.

-A nursery teacher: this job requires a qualification in teaching toddlers with previous training in the field. Kindergarten headmasters look for applicants who can communicate and deal with children with age groups ranging from 3 to 5. They should master the skills of teaching them some constructive activities such as drawing, singing, and dancing. They should help them better express themselves and integrate with the rest of the children. A nursery teacher salary can reach £19,715 per year.

How can I get Hired for Child-care Jobs?

The application and hiring process differs from one sector to another. In general terms,

The selection of supervisors is based on qualifications, skills, and preferably experience. Fresh graduates or candidates without a degree (babysitters, for example) should be well-prepared for meeting the institution’s managers. The application process requires a CV/ resume attached to a cover letter. After that, training potential applicants in the course of service is a prerequisite for the success of the pre-school education journey. The educational child-care field usually requires female applicants, who know the basics of hygiene, nutrition, and modern educational methods. In the end, selected applicants will be invited to a job interview. Once they handle this stage, they can meet the parents and their children.