Nannies

Also Called: Family Manager, Household Manager, Nanny

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$22,450

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Nannies do

Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs. Duties may include meal planning and preparation, laundry and clothing care, organization of play activities and outings, discipline, intellectual stimulation, language activities, and transportation.

  • Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
  • Instruct and assist children in the development of health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet behavior.
  • Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact or play with unsafe objects.
Industry Areas:

Retail Sales and Services

Training Program Areas:

Child Development • OCT-Only Retail Sales & Service

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Duration of Typical Work Week
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

Tools

  • Oral liquid medication syringes
  • Emergency medical services first aid kits
  • Electronic medical thermometers
  • Domestic clothes washers
  • Domestic microwave ovens

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Computer based training software
Educational software
Word processing software
Microsoft Word

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Monitoring
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 61% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 13% Less than high school diploma
  • 9% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Nannies Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Skincare Specialists

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Preschool Teachers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Social & Human Service Assistants

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Acadiana Technical College-Lafayette Campus

    Lafayette, LA

  • Aiken Technical College

    Graniteville, SC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Artistic (Creator)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Concern for Others
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention
  • Endurance

This is what Nannies across the country typically make.

$10.79 / hour
$22,450 /year

Entry Level

$14.60 / hour
$30,370 /year

Median Level

$20.80 / hour
$43,270 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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