After-school Children's Club Support Worker
ほうかごじどうくらぶしえんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
In after-school children's clubs, create a safe environment for elementary school children to spend time, while providing support for play and learning, and guidance on daily habits.
Description
After-school children's club support workers provide daily life support, group play, and learning assistance for elementary school children whose parents are working after school, offering a safe and fun after-school environment. They assess each child's situation, provide appropriate guidance and plan activities, handle communication and coordination between parents and staff, and respond to emergencies. By collaborating with the community and schools, they play an important role in supporting children's growth.
Future Outlook
Due to the increase in dual-income households, demand for after-school children's clubs remains stable. Demand for those with expertise and qualifications is high.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Bright and positive / Caring / Patient
Work Style
Day Shift / Part-time Available / Region-limited Full-time Staff / Shift Work
Career Path
After-school Children's Club Chief → After-school Care Center Manager → Child Welfare Facility Staff → Childcare Worker
Required Skills
Children's Safety Management / Communication Skills / Learning Support / Recreation Planning and Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Child Psychology / Communication Skills (Parent Communication) / First Aid / Multicultural Understanding
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to changes in children's situations or environments. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary to ensure children's safety. |
| Communication Skills | To communicate smoothly with children, parents, and colleagues. |
| Creativity & Ideation | To devise engaging activities that keep children interested. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for long hours of standing work and outdoor activities with children. |
| Planning & Organization | Because activity planning and schedule management are required. |
| Problem Solving | To address children's problematic behavior or sudden situations. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because stress occurs in noisy environments or when dealing with parents. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To maintain a safe environment by cooperating with staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only basic calculations are needed; no specialized mathematical skills required. |
Related Qualifications
- Child Guidance Staff Appointment Qualification
- Childcare Worker Qualification
- Licensed Social Worker
Aliases
- After-school Childcare Support Staff
- After-school Instructor
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