Childcare Workers

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Maintain a safe play environment.92
Observe and monitor children's play activities.87
Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.85
Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.84
Care for children in institutional setting, such as group homes, nursery schools, private businesses, or schools for people with disabilities.84
Sanitize toys and play equipment.83
Dress children and change diapers.83
Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.82
Identify signs of emotional or developmental problems in children and bring them to parents' or guardians' attention.81
Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.80
Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.80
Sterilize bottles and prepare formulas.80

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Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork, and making phone calls.79
Help children with homework and school work.79
Provide care for children with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.79
Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans.77
Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.77
Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.76
Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.76
Discipline children and recommend or initiate other measures to control behavior, such as caring for own clothing and picking up toys and books.74
Regulate children's rest periods.71
Perform general personnel functions, such as supervision, training, and scheduling.71
Organize and participate in recreational activities and outings, such as games and field trips.70
Accompany children to and from school, on outings, and to medical appointments.61

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Monitoring63
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Service Orientation60
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Social Perceptiveness56
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Active Listening53
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination53
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking53
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Speaking53
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Learning50
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Complex Problem Solving50
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Instructing50
Teaching others how to do something.
Judgment and Decision Making50
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Learning Strategies50
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

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Reading Comprehension50
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Writing50
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Persuasion47
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Time Management47
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Negotiation44
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Systems Analysis35
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Systems Evaluation35
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Management of Personnel Resources31
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Mathematics28
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Quality Control Analysis25
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Operations Monitoring22
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Troubleshooting22
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Technology Design19
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
Management of Material Resources6
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Operations Analysis3
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Science3
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Equipment Maintenance0
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection0
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Management of Financial Resources0
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Operation and Control0
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Programming0
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Repairing0
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Customer and Personal Service68
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language63
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Education and Training59
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Public Safety and Security55
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Psychology51
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Administration and Management47
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Personnel and Human Resources40
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Mathematics37
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Administrative36
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Computers and Electronics30
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Sociology and Anthropology30
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Food Production28
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

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Medicine and Dentistry28
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Law and Government26
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Production and Processing26
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Sales and Marketing26
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Economics and Accounting25
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Therapy and Counseling24
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Communications and Media22
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Philosophy and Theology18
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Chemistry17
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Engineering and Technology17
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Fine Arts17
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Foreign Language17
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Geography16
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Telecommunications13
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
History and Archeology12
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Design11
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Biology9
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Transportation9
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Physics6
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Building and Construction4
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Mechanical4
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Oral Comprehension72
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression69
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Problem Sensitivity66
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Deductive Reasoning53
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Far Vision53
The ability to see details at a distance.
Speech Recognition53
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Written Comprehension53
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Category Flexibility50
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Fluency of Ideas50
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Inductive Reasoning50
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Information Ordering50
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Near Vision50
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

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Selective Attention50
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Speech Clarity50
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Time Sharing50
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Written Expression50
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Flexibility of Closure47
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Originality47
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Extent Flexibility44
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Visualization44
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Finger Dexterity41
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Memorization41
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Perceptual Speed41
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
Speed of Closure41
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Arm-Hand Steadiness38
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Visual Color Discrimination38
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Static Strength35
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Trunk Strength35
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Auditory Attention31
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Gross Body Coordination31
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Dynamic Strength28
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Manual Dexterity28
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Multilimb Coordination28
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Stamina28
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Depth Perception25
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Gross Body Equilibrium25
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Hearing Sensitivity25
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Mathematical Reasoning25
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Speed of Limb Movement19
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Explosive Strength10
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Wrist-Finger Speed10
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Spatial Orientation6
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Dynamic Flexibility3
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Reaction Time3
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Response Orientation3
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Sound Localization3
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Control Precision0
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Glare Sensitivity0
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Night Vision0
The ability to see under low-light conditions.
Peripheral Vision0
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Rate Control0
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Assisting and Caring for Others80
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems72
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Thinking Creatively68
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates67
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Getting Information65
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work61
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others61
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships60
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events58
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Performing General Physical Activities57
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others55
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards55
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

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Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings55
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Developing and Building Teams54
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Developing Objectives and Strategies54
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Documenting/Recording Information54
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials53
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public53
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Training and Teaching Others53
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge53
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Scheduling Work and Activities52
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Processing Information49
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization48
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People45
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Coaching and Developing Others44
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates43
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others43
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Handling and Moving Objects40
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others36
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Analyzing Data or Information34
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Performing Administrative Activities29
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information28
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources27
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Selling or Influencing Others27
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Staffing Organizational Units24
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Controlling Machines and Processes20
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Working with Computers20
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment13
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment10
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment10
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment7
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Dependability100
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Empathy100
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.
Cooperation94
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Optimism84
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Social Orientation79
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Integrity74
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Self-Control71
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Sincerity69
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Stress Tolerance64
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Cautiousness60
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Attention to Detail56
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Humility50
A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.

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Perseverance47
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Initiative42
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.
Adaptability41
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Self-Confidence30
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Tolerance for Ambiguity25
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Achievement Orientation21
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Innovation20
A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on ways to accomplish work.
Leadership Orientation16
A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
Intellectual Curiosity10
A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep understanding of work-related subjects.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Social86
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Artistic43
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.
Conventional41
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Realistic35
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Enterprising29
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Investigative8
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others83%
- Contact with others most of the time12%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day81%
- Once a month or more but not every week12%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important65%
- Very important24%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)51%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)32%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day77%
- Never19%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- A lot of freedom36%
- Some freedom42%
- Limited freedom15%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- A lot of freedom28%
- Some freedom54%
- Limited freedom14%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility42%
- High responsibility26%
- Moderate responsibility19%
- Limited responsibility13%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually24%
- More than half the time24%
- About half the time48%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important31%
- Very important19%
- Important34%
Time Pressure
- Every day27%
- Once a week or more but not every day25%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
- Never11%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility31%
- High responsibility25%
- Moderate responsibility14%
- Limited responsibility19%

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Conflict Situations
- Every day31%
- Once a week or more but not every day24%
- Once a month or more but not every week17%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never16%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important34%
- Very important15%
- Important25%
- Not important at all18%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important11%
- Very important35%
- Important33%
- Fairly important17%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day41%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Never20%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day47%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Never29%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results23%
- Important results34%
- Minor results21%
- No results13%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day28%
- Once a week or more but not every day29%
- Once a month or more but not every week13%
- Never25%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually23%
- More than half the time15%
- About half the time38%
- Less than half the time12%
- Never11%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- More than half the time29%
- About half the time33%
- Less than half the time27%
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually22%
- About half the time22%
- Less than half the time39%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Once a week or more but not every day32%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Once a year or more but not every month28%
- Never15%
E-Mail
- Never43%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- More than half the time29%
- Less than half the time49%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day40%
- Never48%
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day44%
- Never56%
Consequence of Error
- Serious12%
- Fairly serious23%
- Not serious at all26%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day28%
- Once a week or more but not every day13%
- Never48%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Never56%
Spend Time Sitting
- About half the time44%
- Less than half the time40%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day26%
- Once a year or more but not every month23%
- Never40%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Every day20%
- Once a week or more but not every day20%
- Never53%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- 40 hours61%
- Less than 40 hours32%
Level of Competition
- Highly competitive22%
- Moderately competitive17%
- Slightly competitive12%
- Not at all competitive41%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually23%
- About half the time12%
- Never56%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Important42%
- Not important at all38%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a week or more but not every day21%
- Once a year or more but not every month13%
- Never53%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day22%
- Never67%
Public Speaking
- Every day18%
- Once a month or more but not every week14%
- Never59%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated16%
- Not at all automated66%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day15%
- Never72%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Every day15%
- Never79%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day18%
- Never80%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day18%
- Never82%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- More than half the time16%
- Never73%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Never92%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Never90%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Not important at all92%
Work Schedules
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)93%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Never97%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Never100%
Exposed to High Places
- Never100%
Exposed to Radiation
- Never100%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never100%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Never100%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never100%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate’s degree or other 2-year degree
Less than high school diploma

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Computer based training software
Educational software, Schoology
Multi-media educational software
Nearpod, Seesaw
Desktop communications software
Tadpoles
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Internet browser software
Web browser software
Project management software
Google Classroom
Calendar and scheduling software
Scheduling software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children.
Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
Discuss child development and behavior with parents or guardians.
Assist individuals with special needs.
Provide counsel, comfort, or encouragement to individuals or families.
Clean tools or equipment.
Provide for basic needs of children.
Maintain client information or service records.
Monitor health or behavior of people or animals.
Arrange items for use or display.
Teach health or hygiene practices.
Teach daily living skills or behaviors.

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Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
Care for patients with mental illnesses.
Develop educational or training programs.
Perform housekeeping duties.
Prepare foods or meals.
Develop daily schedules for children or families.
Assign duties or work schedules to employees.
Perform human resources activities.
Train service staff.
Organize recreational activities or events.
Accompany individuals or groups to activities.

Apprenticeship Occupations

Registered apprenticeship program titles associated with this occupation.

Child Care Development Specialist

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology