In childcare, professionals ensure the well-being, development and education of children. They plan and organize age-appropriate activities, promote children's social skills and provide advice to parents. In various facilities, such as daycare centers or schools, they help children to develop their personality and develop important skills.
For a career in childcare, you generally need to have completed training as an educator or a comparable qualification. Many professionals have also completed a degree in pedagogy or childhood education. Regular further and advanced training is also important in order to keep up to date and ensure the quality of care.
There are many career opportunities in the childcare sector. With sufficient experience and additional qualifications, professionals can advance to managerial positions, for example as a daycare center manager or inclusion specialist. Self-employed work as a childminder or childcare worker is also a possibility. There is also the option of further training in special areas such as early intervention or child psychology.
