Nursery Childcare Worker
ほいくえんほいくし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Childcare and Education Occupations
- Middle : Nursery Teachers and Kindergarten Teachers
- Minor : Nursery Teachers
Summary
Specialist profession that cares for infants and toddlers aged 0-5, supporting health and safety management and emotional development.
Description
Nursery childcare workers support infants and toddlers in their daily lives, including play, meals, toileting, and sleep, while aiding their healthy physical and emotional growth. They handle a wide range of tasks such as communicating and consulting with parents, creating childcare plans as class teachers, planning and managing events, safety management, and hygiene management. They collaborate as a team to provide childcare tailored to each child's developmental stage and work in partnership with families and the community.
Future Outlook
While there are concerns about decreasing numbers of children due to declining birthrates, demand for childcare workers remains high due to increasing dual-income households and measures to resolve waiting lists for childcare. Improvements in working conditions and promotion of diverse work styles are expected.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Cheerful Personality / Compassionate / Patient
Work Style
About 100 Annual Holidays / Full-Time Employee / Non-Regular Employment / Overtime Available / Shift Work
Career Path
Chief Childcare Worker → Deputy Director → Director → Childcare Worker Training Instructor → Local Child-Rearing Support Center Staff
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Developmental Psychology / Childcare Plan Creation / Communication Skills (Parent Communication) / First Aid / Observation Record Creation / Safety and Hygiene Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Foreign Language Conversation / ICT for Childcare Records / Musical Expression / Toddler Gymnastics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Flexible responses are needed for children's situations, parents' requests, and sudden troubles. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required for ensuring children's safety and health management. |
| Communication Skills | Daily interactions with children, parents, and colleagues are necessary to build trusting relationships. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical strength is needed for activities like holding children and playing with them. |
| Stress Tolerance | High tolerance is required due to frequent noise and sudden troubles. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination is essential since childcare is performed in a team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Sensitivity and responsiveness are valued more than logical thinking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced mathematical analysis is minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Childcare Worker
Aliases
- Childcare Worker
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- After-School Childcare Support Worker
- Babysitter
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