Child Development
Careers in Child Development and Education
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See our Career Services for more resources to help you land a job.
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Post available local positions on our Child Development-specific informal . This group reaches past and current students.
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Lastly, see our Career Services for information on the next Job Fair, we are holding them virtually during the pandemic.
Career Information
There are many career and employment opportunities working with children in a variety of settings. Our students have found career opportunities in many areas including:
- Teachers and directors in child development programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Family child care educator
- Elementary school teacher
- Parent educator
- Childbirth educator
- Resource specialists in schools
- Nanny or Au Pair
- Classroom instructional aide
- Social work postions
- Teacher of children with disabilities, learning or behavioral challenges
- Child development instructor
The has even more information on the numerous career opportunities related to children and education
Educational Occupation Profiles in Santa Clara County
Career & Employment Opportunities
Careers in Early Childhood Education
Careers in Elementary Education
- Check with your local Office of Education
Careers in Special Education
Jobs in Afterschool Programs
Jobs Tutoring Children
Nanny and Au Pair Jobs
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Jobs in Group Homes
Becoming a Foster Parent
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Child Development Department
408.745.8056
Sunnyvale Campus, 211Q