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:

After School Coordinator After School Counselor Attendant Baby Attendant Baby Sitter Before and After School Daycare Worker Boarding Mother Care Provider Caregiver Child Attendant Child Care Aide Child Care Assistant Child Care Attendant Child Care Development Specialist Child Care Provider Child Care Sitter Child Care Teacher Child Care Worker Child Caregiver Child Daycare Worker Child Life Specialist Child Monitor Child's Nurse Childcare Aide Childcare Assistant Childcare Attendant Childcare Provider Childcare Worker Children's Aide Children's Attendant Children's Institution Attendant Classroom Monitor Day Care Aide Day Care Assistant Day Care Attendant Day Care Home Mother Day Care Home Provider Day Care Worker Daycare Aide Daycare Assistant Daycare Provider Daycare Teacher Daycare Worker Family Day Care Provider Home Child Care Provider Infant and Toddler Teacher Infant Childcare Provider Infant Room Teacher Infant Teacher Nursemaid Nursery Attendant Nursery Day Care Worker Nursery Helper Nursery School Attendant Nursery Supervisor Parent Aide School Childcare Attendant Sitter Toddler Caregiver Toddler Teacher
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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
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    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
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      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
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