After-school Childcare Support Assistant
ほうかごじどうしえんほじょいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that ensures children's safety, provides daily life support, and assists with play and learning at after-school children's clubs.
Description
After-school Childcare Support Assistants work in after-school children's clubs (after-school childcare) as assistants to instructors, ensuring children's safety, guiding daily habits, supporting recreation and learning activities, and handling parent interactions. They also assist with daily activity planning, prepare teaching materials and play equipment, provide initial responses in emergencies, support children's physical and mental development, and facilitate collaboration with parents, schools, and the community. Various work styles are available, such as full-time, part-time, and contract positions, and expertise can be enhanced through training.
Future Outlook
With the increase in dual-income households, demand for after-school children's clubs will remain stable. Expectations for strengthening expertise in child welfare and improving quality are rising, with prospects for advances in talent development and job specialization.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Calmly / Bright and Positive / Likes Children / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
After-school Childcare Support Assistant → After-school Childcare Support Worker → After-school Club Chief → Child Welfare Related Positions (e.g., Childcare Worker)
Required Skills
Children's Safety Management / Communication Skills (Parent Interaction) / Initial Response in Emergencies / Learning Support
Recommended Skills
Child-rearing Support Knowledge / First Aid / ICT Utilization / Psychological Care
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to unexpected situations and individual children's needs. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure children's safety, it is necessary to notice even small changes. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with children, parents, and staff is essential. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To devise fun play and learning programs for children. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and active engagement with children. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for managing activity schedules and program operations. |
| Problem Solving | Because it requires handling troubles between children and making judgments in emergencies. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure dealing with many children and sudden changes in situations. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because there are many situations where tasks are performed in cooperation with other staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because high calculation skills are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Certified Social Worker
- Child Instructor Appointment Qualification
- Childcare Worker
- Kindergarten Teacher License
Aliases
- After-school Childcare Assistant
- After-school Instructor Assistant
- After-school Support Assistant
Related Jobs
- After-school Instructor
- Child-rearing Support Worker
- Childcare Worker