After-school Care Instructor (After-school Children's Classroom)
がくどうしどういん（ほうかごこどもきょうしつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that takes care of elementary school children after school, providing safety management, learning, and play support.
Description
After-school care instructors look after elementary school children after school, supporting homework, planning and operating play and learning activities, and managing safety. They plan programs tailored to children's growth and needs, collaborate with parents, schools, and related organizations to prepare the environment. They also handle emergency responses and daily record management, which are important tasks.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the increase in dual-income households. Improvement in expertise is required through ICT utilization and diverse program development.
Personality Traits
Caring / Loves Children / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Commissioned Operation / Full-time / Part-time Available / Private Commission / Shift
Career Path
After-school Care Instructor → Chief Instructor → Facility Manager → Child Welfare Facility Manager → Child Welfare Position (Administrative)
Required Skills
Children's Safety Management / Communication Skills (for Children and Parents) / First Aid / Learning Support / Play Program Design
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Developmental Psychology / ICT Utilization / Social Work Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to various situations and individual needs. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to pay attention to every detail to ensure children's safety. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with children, parents, and related parties is essential. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To create activities that children are interested in. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed to run around with children or for supervision. |
| Planning & Organization | To build safe and effective activities. |
| Problem Solving | To respond quickly to children's problems or emergencies. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- After-school Child Support Staff Appointment Qualification (Completion of Appointment Requirements Training)
- Childcare Worker
- Elementary School Teacher License
- Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification
Aliases
- After-school Child Support Staff
- After-school Childcare Instructor
- Children's Club Instructor
Related Jobs
- Childcare Worker
- Elementary School Teacher
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Social Worker