Details Report for:
39-9011.00 - Childcare Workers
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
Sample of reported job titles: Caregiver, Child Care Worker, Child Caregiver, Childcare Provider, Childcare Worker, Daycare Teacher, Daycare Worker, Infant Teacher, Toddler Teacher
Also see: Nannies
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
Tasks Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Technology Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Calendar and scheduling software — Scheduling software
- Computer based training software — Educational software; Schoology
- Desktop communications software — Tadpoles
- Internet browser software — Web browser software
- Multi-media educational software — Nearpod; Seesaw
- Project management software — Google Classroom
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Alarm systems — Alarms
- Automobiles or cars — Passenger cars
- Balance or gross motor equipment — Climbing structures
- Building blocks — Toy block sets
- Car seats — Child car safety seats
- Carriages or perambulators or strollers — Strollers
- Cognitive toys — Educational toys
- Desktop computers
- Domestic clothes washers — Washing machines
- Domestic microwave ovens — Microwave ovens
- Domestic ranges — Kitchen stoves
- Domestic tumble dryers — Dryers
- Emergency medical services first aid kits — Emergency first aid kits
- Feeding bottles or accessories — Baby bottles
- Fire extinguishers — Fire extingushers
- Mobile phones — Mobile telephones
- Notebook computers — Laptop computers
- Oral liquid medication syringes — Medicine dosing syringes
- Personal computers
- Photocopiers — Photocopying equipment
- Sand or water tables or activity centers — Water tables
- Vacuum cleaners
- Wet mops
Knowledge Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Skills Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Detailed Work Activities Save Table (XLS/CSV)
- Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Job Zone Save Table (XLS/CSV)
Title | Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed |
Education | These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
Related Experience | Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public. |
Job Training | Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
Job Zone Examples | These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers. |
SVP Range | (4.0 to < 6.0) |
Education
Interests Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. ![]() |
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Work Styles Save Table (XLS/CSV)
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Related Occupations Save Table (XLS/CSV)
25-2011.00 | Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education |
31-1121.00 | Home Health Aides ![]() |
31-1122.00 | Personal Care Aides ![]() |
31-1133.00 | Psychiatric Aides ![]() |
31-2012.00 | Occupational Therapy Aides ![]() |
31-2022.00 | Physical Therapist Aides ![]() |
33-9092.00 | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers ![]() |
43-4081.00 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks |
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wages (2019) | $11.65 hourly, $24,230 annual |
State wages | |
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Employment (2019) | 1,146,400 employees |
Projected growth (2019-2029) | ![]() |
Projected job openings (2019-2029) | 160,200 |
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Top industries (2019) | Health Care and Social Assistance (32% employed in this sector)
Educational Services (11%)
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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data
and 2019-2029 employment projections
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"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2019-2029). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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