On Sundays I now teach in the Three's and Four's class previously I had tought in the Kindergarten class for over a year. I start by welcoming children as they come in and letting them and their parents feel safe. Then I play with the children and run through the curriculum while the parents are in service. On Wednesday's I care for the children of our volunteers at the church, I make sure the kids have something fun to do in a safe environment for the night.
CAREER
Childcare Workers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$30,370
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+6.5% (as fast as the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Childcare Workers Do
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
Other Job Titles Childcare Workers May Have
Caregiver, Child Care Worker, Child Caregiver, Childcare Provider, Childcare Worker, Daycare Teacher, Daycare Worker, Infant Teacher, Toddler Teacher
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Care for children in institutional setting, such as group homes, nursery schools, private businesses, or schools for people with disabilities.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Childcare Workers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (39%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special...
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
For the job I do you have to have outstanding people skills and patience. For my job you have to know how to work with children who are scared to leave their parent, you need to know how to handle a situation when something bad happens in your care because every class isn't going to run as smoothly as you would like. You need to be able to remain calm and be understanding towards a child or a parent when a problem occurs because if you aren't it can cause more problems than necessary.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
High School Students
Apply for a position at a center or family childcare home.
Everyone
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