Childcare Worker (Child Development Support Center)
ほいくし（じどうはったつしえんセンター）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : Nursery Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers
- Minor : Nursery Teachers
Summary
Specialist providing habilitation and life support for infants and toddlers with developmental challenges at child development support centers.
Description
Childcare Workers (Child Development Support Centers) target infants and toddlers from 0 years old to pre-school age with developmental disorders or delays, providing specialized habilitation programs and support for motor skills, play, language, daily habits, etc. They create individual support plans, plan and implement activities toward the child's developmental goals, provide advice and consultation to parents, and collaborate with related institutions. They work with multidisciplinary teams to comprehensively support the child's social skills and independence. Duties include creating observation records, group guidance, preparing habilitation materials, and transportation services.
Future Outlook
With growing interest in early habilitation and increasing needs for developmental disability support, demand for specialized childcare workers is expected to remain stable going forward.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Compassionate / Cooperative / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Child Development Support Center Childcare Worker → Child Development Support Manager → Facility Director / Principal → Childcare Coordinator → Consultation Support Specialist
Required Skills
Child Observation Records / Communication Skills (Parent Correspondence) / Disability Understanding and Support Techniques / Group Work Guidance / Individual Support Plan Development
Recommended Skills
Basic Knowledge of Developmental Psychology / Communication Skills (Interprofessional Collaboration) / Communication Skills (Parent Correspondence) / Recreation Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because flexible responses to the child's unpredictable behaviors and changes are necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to notice subtle changes in the child's behavior and reflect them in support. |
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with parents, multidisciplinary teams, and children is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for standing work, carrying children, mobility support, etc. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to develop individual support plans and organize activities systematically. |
| Problem Solving | Because challenges are resolved by adjusting support methods according to the situation. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because high resilience is required for handling children who are emotionally or behaviorally challenging. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because support is provided in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and parents. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because specialized mathematical analysis is rarely required. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker
Aliases
- Child Development Center Childcare Worker
- Developmental Support Childcare Worker
Related Jobs
- After-School Day Service Support Worker
- Childcare Worker (Nursery)
- Kindergarten Teacher