Childcare Provider

Childcare workers typically do the following: Supervise and monitor the safety of children Prepare and organize mealtimes and snacks for children Help children keep good hygiene Change the diapers of infants and toddlers Organize activities or implement a curriculum that allows children to learn about the world and explore their interests Develop schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime Watch for signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring potential problems to the attention of parents or guardians Keep records of children's progress, routines, and interests Childcare workers read and play with babies and toddlers to introduce basic concepts. For example, they teach them how to share and take turns by playing games with other children. Childcare workers help preschool-age children prepare for kindergarten. Young children learn from playing, questioning, and experimenting. Childcare workers use play and other instructional techniques to help children's development. For example, they may use storytelling and rhyming games to teach language and vocabulary. They may help improve children's social skills by having them work together to build something in a sandbox. Or they may teach about numbers by having children count when building with blocks. They also involve children in creative activities, such as art, dance, and music. Childcare workers may also watch school-age children before and after school. They often help these children with their homework and may take them to afterschool activities, such as sports practices and club meetings.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$8.50 - $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person