Assistant Childcare Teacher
ほいくじょきょうゆ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : Nursery Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers
- Minor : Certified Childcare Teachers
Summary
A profession that assists in the daily life, play, and educational activities of infants and toddlers under the guidance of childcare teachers, and maintains and manages the childcare environment.
Description
Assistant childcare teachers serve as aides to childcare teachers (homeroom teachers), supporting children's daily lives, preparing and managing educational activities, communicating and consulting with parents, creating childcare records, and handling safety and hygiene management. They plan play activities suited to children's development, assist with meals and dressing, maintain indoor and outdoor environments, prepare for events, and more, thereby supporting a safe and secure childcare environment. As team members, they collaborate with other staff to contribute to the overall operation of the facility.
Future Outlook
With the resolution of childcare waiting lists and an increase in childcare facilities, demand for childcare assistants will remain stable. Roles may become more advanced with childcare worker qualifications and ICT implementations improving work efficiency.
Personality Traits
Work Style
5-Day Workweek / Administrative Tasks / Full-Time / Overtime Possible / Shift Work
Career Path
Childcare Teacher → Head Childcare Teacher → Deputy Director → Childcare Training Staff
Required Skills
Child Development Understanding / Childcare Techniques / Communication Skills (Parent Communication) / Communication Skills (Team) / Observation, Record-Keeping, and Reporting / Safety and Hygiene Management
Recommended Skills
Basic English / Cooking (Nutrition Education) / ICT Utilization (Record Management) / Pediatric Psychology / Recreation Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To flexibly respond to changes in children's behavior or situations. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For child safety management and hygiene management. |
| Communication Skills | To collaborate smoothly with children, parents, and colleagues. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to demands of long hours standing and carrying children. |
| Stress Tolerance | To calmly respond to sudden changes in children's health or troubles. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To provide childcare in collaboration with other staff members. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is rarely required. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker Qualification
- Kindergarten Teacher License
Aliases
- Assistant Nursery Teacher
Related Jobs
- Childcare Teacher
- Childcare Worker
- Kindergarten Teacher
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