Childcare Workers
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
60 alternate job titles:
Salary Information
Childcare Workers: $32,050 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families. | General |
| Assist individuals with special needs. | General |
| Clean tools or equipment. | General |
| Teach daily living skills or behaviors. | General |
| Teach health or hygiene practices. | General |
| Arrange items for use or display. | General |
| Provide for basic needs of children. | General |
| Perform housekeeping duties. | General |
| Accompany individuals or groups to activities. | General |
| Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children. | General |
| Prepare foods or meals. | General |
| Perform administrative or clerical tasks. | General |
| Organize recreational activities or events. | General |
| Care for patients with mental illnesses. | General |
| Train service staff. | General |
| Assign duties or work schedules to employees. | General |
| Perform human resources activities. | General |
| Monitor health or behavior of people or animals. | Maintenance |
| Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules. | Maintenance |
| Maintain client information or service records. | Maintenance |
| Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians. | Development |
| Develop educational or training programs. | Development |
| Develop daily schedules for children or families. | Development |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Educational software | Computer based training software |
| Google Classroom | Project management software |
| Nearpod | Multi-media educational software |
| Scheduling software | Calendar and scheduling software |
| Schoology | Computer based training software |
| Seesaw | Multi-media educational software |
| Tadpoles | Desktop communications software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Childcare Professional | National Early Childhood Program Accreditation | Not Available |
| Child Development Associate | Council for Professional Recognition | Not Available |