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CAREER
Nannies
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$25,460
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+1.7% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
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.
Other Job Titles Nannies May Have
Family Manager, Household Manager, Nanny
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
- Help prepare and serve nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for children.
- Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Nannies
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (32%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Bachelor's degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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