After-school Child Support Worker
ほうかごじどうしえんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that supports elementary school children's play, learning, and daily life at after-school children's clubs, etc.
Description
After-school child support workers work in facilities such as after-school children's clubs (after-school childcare), targeting elementary school children, to ensure safety, plan and implement play and learning programs, support meals and homework, and guide life habits. Duties include planning activities tailored to children's interests and developmental stages, preventing and responding to injuries and troubles, and coordinating communications with parents and schools. Since they interact with children for extended periods, communication skills, physical stamina, and flexible responsiveness are required.
Future Outlook
With the increase in dual-income households and the expansion of after-school children's clubs, the demand for support workers is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Likes Children / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Dispatched Worker / Full-time Employee / Part-time
Career Path
Child Support Worker (Entry-level) → Chief Child Support Worker → Operations Manager → School Social Worker
Required Skills
Communication Skills / Knowledge of Child Development / Recreation Program Planning and Operation / Safety Management and First Aid
Recommended Skills
Counseling Skills / ICT Utilization / Observation Record Creation / Pedagogy
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses tailored to situations and each child's individual needs are required. |
| Communication Skills | Smooth dialogue with children, parents, and colleagues is necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for playing with children, etc. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration with colleagues, schools, and parents. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because emotional support is emphasized more than logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because interpersonal support is the focus rather than mathematical processing. |
Related Qualifications
- Child Instructor Appointment Qualification
- Childcare Worker
- School Teacher License (Elementary, Junior High, High School)
Aliases
- After-school Child Instructor
- After-school Childcare Instructor
Related Jobs
- Child Welfare Facility Staff
- Childcare Worker
- School Teacher