Childcare Worker

Responsibilities

• Ensure that children are safe and that their everyday needs are met – this may include diapering, dressing, grooming, and feeding.
• Engage in positive interaction with children to build confidence and self-esteem.
• Ensure children are kept active, entertained, and engaged in developmental activities.
• Effectively discipline children who are misbehaving.
• Plan and oversee daily schedules.
• Model and encourage good social skills, e.g. strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Monitor and report developmental or safety concerns.
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A qualification in childcare, child development, or childhood education may be required.
• Knowledge of the stages of childhood development.
• Good communication skills to report on child’s individual needs/performance/development to superiors or parents.
• Physical energy to run around after children all day.
• First aid training is strongly preferred.
• Driver’s license.
• Clean criminal record/background check.
• Good references.