Explore a Career Working with Children and Families
There are many exciting and rewarding roles in the early childhood and school age care and education ecosystem. A combination of experience in the field, training, and education blend together to qualify professionals for roles in three main settings. Learn more below.
Center Based Child Care
Child care centers typically provide care to children from birth until kindergarten and may also include before and after-school care and summer care for school age children.Explore Center Based Roles
PreK/Head Start
PreK programs serve children aged 3-5 years, while Head Start programs serve children aged 3-4 years and Early Head Start programs serve children birth–3 years.Explore PreK/Head Start Based Roles
Home Based Child Care
Home based child care providers typically provide care to children from infancy to age 12 in their home.Explore Home Based Roles
Job Boards for Job Seekers and Recruiters
MAISA, MIAEYC, Great Start to Quality, and Early On, host free job boards to support workforce development.
Financial Supports
Learn about financial supports available to support your career development goals.
Use Self-Assessments for Career Guidance
Use self-assessments to understand how your your skills and interests might align with career opportunities.
Explore Career Opportunities
Learn more about careers in the early childhood and school age care and education field.