Child Care Workers
Child care workers supervise, care for, and teach children in day-care programs.
Child care workers oversee an important learning opportunity for young children. Thus, even a simple activity such as coloring can be used to teach sharing skills.
Quick Facts
Wages: Well below the median $9.50 / hour
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
11.2%
Average
Education and Training Needed:
Short-term on-the-job training
Skills Needed:
Listening, Understanding How People Learn, Being Aware of Others
Job Title Examples:
Child Care Assistant, Child Care Provider, Childcare Specialist
