Childcare Support Staff (After-School Care)
こそだてしえんいん（がくどうほいく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A professional who provides guidance and assistance in daily life and play at after-school care facilities to ensure children can spend time safely after school or during long vacations.
Description
Childcare Support Staff (After-school Care) ensures children's safety while supporting their healthy physical and mental growth through guidance in play, learning, and daily habits. They handle a wide range of tasks including daily program creation, material preparation, collaboration with parents and the community, and emergency responses, promoting children's independent activities while supporting group life.
Future Outlook
With the increase in dual-income households, the demand for after-school children's clubs is stable. Expect advancements in qualification training for improving expertise and the introduction of ICT-utilized support.
Personality Traits
Compassionate / Cooperative / Flexible / Observant / Patient
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time / Part-time / Shift / Volunteer
Career Path
After-school Care Staff → Chief Leader → Facility Manager → Regional Child-rearing Support Center Staff → Training Lecturer
Required Skills
Communication Skills (Child Interaction) / First Aid / Program Creation / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (Conflict Resolution) / Counseling Basics / Educational Technology / Nutrition and Hygiene Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Because smooth communication with children, parents, and colleagues is essential. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required to continue activities with children. |
| Planning & Organization | Because it is necessary to plan and execute safe and fun programs. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because tasks are carried out in collaboration with other staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because daily observation is more central than advanced logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little complex numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- After-school Children's Support Staff Training Completion
- Childcare Worker (Optional)
- Teaching License (Optional)
Aliases
- After-school Children's Support Staff
- After-school Instructor
- After-school Support Staff
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- Child Welfare Worker
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