Job Description - Nanny:
A nanny cares for children, usually in their families' homes. He or she generally works for one family at a time.
Employment Facts - Nanny:
There were 1,302,000 nannys employed in 2008.
Educational Requirements - Nanny:
There are no formal educational requirements for nannies, but a particular family may a have its own requirements. The International Nanny Association, an organization that describes itself as "the umbrella association for the in-home child care industry," has a set of professional standards for nannies that includes graduation from high school or its equivalent.
Other Requirements - Nanny:
A nanny must have good communication and problem-solving skills, patience and physical stamina.
Job Outlook - Nanny:
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment of nannies will grow as fast as the average for all occupations through 2018.
Earnings - Nanny:
In 2009, nannies earned median hourly wages of $9.25 and a median annual salary of $19,240.
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A Day in a Nanny's Life:
On a typical day a nanny's tasks might include:
- preparing meals and snacks for children
- performing CPR or first aid if needed
- transporting children to school, after-school activities and medical appointments
- regulating nap schedules
- organizing recreational activities
- tending to children's hygiene including changing diapers
- performing housekeeping tasks
Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, Child Care Workers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos170.htm (visited May 24, 2010).
Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET Online, Nannies, on the Internet at http://online.onetcenter.org/link/details/39-9011.01 (visited November 30, 2010).
