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Nanny

Also called: Family Assistant, House Manager, Household Manager, Family Manager

Care for children in private households and provide support and expertise to parents in satisfying children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.

No four-year degree needed Bright outlook Personal care & services
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Median pay
$34,980/yr
Typical range
$24,260 – $46,010
Outlook
Bright outlook

What does a Nanny 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.

  • Instruct children in safe behavior, such as seeking adult assistance when crossing the street and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  • Remove hazards and develop appropriate boundaries and rules to create a safe environment for children.
  • Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.

How to become a Nanny

Training: A high school diploma or GED or some college. Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Skills you'll use

Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvementsListening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questionsUnderstanding people's reactionsLooking for ways to help peopleNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Is it a fit for you?

  • Optimism
  • Empathy
  • Self-Control
  • Social Orientation
  • Cooperation

Tools and technology

Microsoft ExcelEducational softwareMicrosoft Word

Questions people ask

How much does a Nanny make?

About $34,980 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $24,260 and $46,010. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.

How long does it take to become a Nanny?

Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.

Do you need a college degree to be a Nanny?

No four-year degree is needed. A high school diploma or GED or some college.

Is Nanny a good career to get into?

O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.

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National wage figures via O*NET Web Services. This application incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Figures are national estimates and vary by state, employer and experience. Career details from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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