Browse by Career Cluster

The National Career Clusters® Framework serves as an organizing tool for programs, curriculum design and instruction. Career Clusters contain occupations in the same field of work that require similar skills. They can help focus plans towards obtaining the necessary knowledge, competencies, and training for success in a particular career pathway.

Education: Early Childhood Development Save Table: XLSX CSV

Careers dedicated to nurturing the holistic growth of children from birth to 8 years old through education, care, and early intervention.
Professionals in this field specialize in fostering physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development in early learners by applying proven and promising strategies for whole-child wellness.
Example programs of study:
  • Developmental Education
  • Early Childhood Education
Code
Occupation
39-9011.00Childcare Workers Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  
21-1099.00Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Bright Outlook
11-9031.00Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
39-9011.01Nannies Bright Outlook
25-2011.00Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
25-9049.00Teaching Assistants, All Other
25-9042.00Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education
25-9043.00Teaching Assistants, Special Education

Source: National Career Clusters® Framework by Advance CTE (2024 edition).