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Childcare Worker / Preschool Educator
Role & responsibilities
Plans age-appropriate activities, maintains a safe environment, guides social and cognitive skills, and communicates progress with families.
Key strengths
- Empathy26% (Job)
- Communication20% (Job)
- User orientation16% (Job)
- Flexibility14% (Job)
- Organization12% (Job)
- Teamwork12% (Job)
What this means for you
- Teamwork – Coordinates with colleagues to support children consistently.
- Empathy – Builds warm relationships that help children feel safe and curious.
- Organization – Keeps routines, materials, and documentation running smoothly.
Typical tasks
- Supervise children, guide play, and reinforce social and developmental skills
- Communicate progress and concerns with parents and educators
- Plan daily activities that support early childhood learning and care
Daily work
- Communicates daily highlights and concerns with parents
- Plans activities and learning moments for small groups
- Balances play, care routines, and developmental goals
Education & entry routes
Helpful but not mandatory
- First aid and CPR certification
- Early childhood education workshops
Alternative pathways
- Teaching Assistant
- After-School Program Coordinator
- Family Support Worker
Work environment
- Team size
- Works within small classroom teams or childcare groups
- Typical employers
- Preschools, daycare centers, community programs
- People contact
- High interaction with children, parents, and colleagues
- Stress level
- Moderate, higher during busy or transitional periods
- Working hours
- Onsite daytime schedule aligned with program hours
Entry & progression
Common entry roles
- Childcare Assistant
- Preschool Aide
Next career steps
- Lead Preschool Educator
- Childcare Center Supervisor