Career Options

At Taft College, students who study Early Care, Education, and Family Studies can work in a variety of careers, with job growth projected at 5% to 7% according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2023.

Possible career types/employment opportunities

Instructional Coordinators

Instructional coordinators oversee school curriculums and teaching standards. They develop instructional material, implement it, and assess its effectiveness.

  • Median Hourly Rate: $30.64
  • Median Annual Wage: $63,740

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School (except Special Education)

Teacher assistants work with a licensed teacher to give students additional attention and instruction.

  • Median Hourly Rate: N/A
  • Median Annual Wage: $29,360

Childcare Workers, Nannies

Childcare workers attend to children's needs while helping to foster early development.

  • Median Hourly Rate: $13.22
  • Median Annual Wage: $27,490

Source: “Occupational Outlook Handbook.” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 8 Sept. 2022. www.bls.gov/ooh. Accessed 19 April 2023.

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