Career switch, measured
From Teaching Assistant to Childcare Worker
Yes, it's a close move. Measured across current postings, the two roles have 77% skill overlap. Skills that carry over include Teaching, Special education, Curriculum development, Leadership; the main skills to add are Scheduling, BLS/CPR, Mental health, ERP systems.
77%
skill overlap
101
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Skills that carry over
Share of each role’s postings that ask for the skill.
SkillTeaching AssistantChildcare Worker
- Teaching79%59%
- Special education36%14%
- Curriculum development12%32%
- Leadership19%37%
- Regulatory compliance5%16%
Skills to add
Asked for often in Childcare Worker postings, rarely in Teaching Assistant ones.
SkillTeaching AssistantChildcare Worker
- Scheduling–26%
- BLS/CPR–19%
- Mental health–18%
- ERP systems–18%
- Workplace safety–16%
- Training and coaching–16%
- Research–15%
- Communication–11%
Plan your move to Childcare Worker
The Career Gap Analyzer compares your own resume with Childcare Worker jobs and lays out the skills to close, free.