Description
Provide care and supervision for children in centers, schools, private homes, and related settings, including feeding, bathing, dressing, and supporting safe play and learning.
- • Support children's social and emotional development, fostering empathy and self-esteem.
- • Provide daily care in child care centers, schools, private homes, and related programs.
- • Sanitize toys, surfaces, and play equipment.
- • Use positive guidance to manage behavior; teach self-care and responsibility.
- • Observe and monitor children's play and interactions.
- • Identify and report signs of emotional, developmental, or health concerns to parents or guardians.
- • Maintain individual records of activities, observations, meals, and medications.
- • Teach health and personal habits, including eating, rest, hygiene, and toilet routines.
- • Read to children and lead simple art, music, and craft activities.
- • Organize and store toys and materials to keep activity areas orderly.
- • Sterilize bottles and prepare infant formulas.
- • Dress children and change diapers.
- • Assist with homework and school assignments.
- • Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, cleaning, dishes, and linens.
- • Accompany children to and from school, appointments, and outings.
- • Maintain a safe, clean, and inclusive play environment.
- • Communicate daily with parents or guardians about activities and behaviors.
- • Help prepare and serve meals and snacks.
- • Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.
- • Schedule and supervise rest periods.
- • Complete basic administrative tasks, such as attendance and phone calls.
- • Plan and participate in games, outdoor play, and field trips.
- • Provide inclusive care for children with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.
- • Assist with training or mentoring aides and help with scheduling as needed.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
