Potential Positions Childcare provider, child caregiver, aide, child care worker attendant, au pair
Employment Outlook Child care providers are “in demand.” They work in a variety of settings from in the home to public and private settings
Typical Tasks 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 the handicapped.
Sanitize toys and play equipment.
Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.
Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.
Observe and monitor children's play activities.
Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
Instruct children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
Assist in preparing food for children and serve meals and refreshments to children and regulate rest periods.
This program typically starts in Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters
