work with kids

I would like to change career and work with kids, i would like to volunteer first to see if I am good in that. I would like to feel useful and spend my time helping kids. I think I could be good. my first step is volunteer in a school. then from there I will decide if going back to school and change completely my job.

Working with children is very complex and rewarding. I’ve been in youth programming for over 12 years and am currently the COO for a Boys & Girls Club.

If you’ve no experience, I suggest you volunteer first. Not only does this give you front line exposure to the work, rewards and challenges, but it also gets you in the door of potential employers or at least references.

I also suggest volunteering because children do get attached and take things very personal. Not understanding the details, separations are often taken personally. If it is understood from the beginning that you are only there for a little while, then they know leaving has nothing to do with them, just part of the plan. Then, if you do stay, it is a pleasant surprise. One might say, “what’s different about leaving after a short stint versus leaving for another job eventually?” Most likely, if you are employed for the long-term, you children will outgrow the program you are working on before you would leave. In other words, they are more likely to say the goodbye instead of you.

Good luck! The children always need someone who wants to be with them!

I want to be a teacher but i would get tired of that! I would have a good schdule though!

i love kids… they are just so cute… and they make me so happy =) i really really would love to work with them… when i finally do, i dont think id consider it as work coz just being around them would be such a joy =) i gotta make this happen for myself.. i can do this =)

I’m trying to be a teacher but in the mean time I’m working at summer camps and day cares, it’s great. working with kids is so rewarding and so much fun

I would LOVE to work with kids one day.. Maybe be a first grade teacher.. Or work at ah daycare. =]

so i work with the kids at my church and i simply cannot think of a better thing to do! i mean working with kids is great, but when you’re telling them about God’s love for them as well, what could be better?

My current job involves me photographing children. The job is exhausting, but the eight hours I work per shift makes me forget about all my worries. Working with children sort of forces you to not take yourself too seriously.

I love little kids. I want lots of em! I help out every summer at Vacation Bible School at my church. lol Their adorable and (almost!) all of them are so sweet. I was in a show yesterday and a little girl asked me for my autograph it was soooooo cute!

I’ve worked in elementary school as a reading tutor, and volunteered at the Boys and Girls Club. It was an extremely enriching experience. Go for it!