Nanny

What you'll learn

Gain the essential skills needed to play an important role in infant and toddler development with this Nanny microcredential! You will learn how to create a high quality learning environment for infants and toddlers, learning skills in play based curriculum, family involvement, early intervention and cultural sensitivity. Importantly, you will have the opportunity to put what you have learned to work through required field observation hours. You will be grounded in child and family wellness and complete Mandated Reporter Training. This microcredential is a great fit for current nannies seeking to formalize their skills and for those interested in starting work as a nanny or childcare professional. Successful completion of this microcredential readies you to immediately apply for nanny work right away. Working as a nanny can be a great introduction to a number of careers in early childhood development. You will see below that credits earned from this microcredential can be applied to several Early Childhood degree programs at Cobleskill at the associate and baccalaureate levels.

A face to face microcredential from SUNY Cobleskill (11.7 CEUs). Registration is completed with SUNY Cobleskill. Eligible for financial aid.

Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Skills covered

Career outlook

Related occupations: Teaching Assistant, Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional

Schools across New York are hiring teaching assistants and paraprofessionals.

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.