After-school Instructor (After-school Clubs, After-school Childcare Facilities)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Provides elementary school children after school with a safe and fun environment for daily life, play, and learning, supporting children's growth in collaboration with parents and schools.
Description
After-school instructors, at after-school children's clubs or after-school childcare facilities targeting elementary school students, plan and operate play and learning activities, provide life guidance, safety management, and coordinate communications with parents. They devise programs tailored to children's interests and developmental stages, support group activities and peer relationships, and handle first aid in emergencies. They also collaborate with school teachers, administrative agencies, and parents to promote children's healthy development on a community-wide basis.
Future Outlook
With the increase in dual-income and single-parent households, usage of after-school children's clubs is increasing. Demand is rising for personnel with expertise and ability to support children with disabilities, and a stable increase in job openings is expected.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Compassionate / Loves Children / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Instructor → Senior Instructor / Chief → Management Supervisor / Facility Manager → Child Welfare Coordinator → Administrative Position (Child Welfare in Charge)
Required Skills
Child Development Understanding / Crisis Management / First Aid / Log and Communication Notebook Creation / Recreation Planning and Operation
Recommended Skills
Allergy Response Knowledge / Inter-agency Coordination and Adjustment Skills / Parent Communication / Support for Children with Disabilities
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible response to weather and children's conditions is necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to details is necessary for ensuring children's safety and handling allergies. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth communication with children, parents, and colleagues is essential. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required to devise play and learning activities. |
| Planning & Organization | The ability to plan and operate daily activities and events is important. |
| Problem Solving | Problem-solving skills are required to respond appropriately to troubles. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | The ability to collaborate with other instructors, schools, and parents is needed. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the job involves more intuitive judgment than logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because mathematical tasks are limited. |
Related Qualifications
- After-school Child Support Worker Training Completion
- Childcare Worker Qualification
- Social Welfare Officer Appointment Qualification
Aliases
- After-school Child Support Worker
- After-school Childcare Facility Instructor
- After-school Club Instructor
Related Jobs
- After-school Child Support Worker
- Childcare Worker
- Children's Hall Staff
- School Teacher