A child care associate is responsible for children's welfare and safety. You will take note of the children's behavior while giving them tasks that boost their interpersonal skills and academic skills. Such tasks include recreational games and other interactive sessions. Your responsibilities also include monitoring the child's safety, modeling appropriate social behaviors, and encouraging concern for others to cultivate the development of interpersonal relationships and communication skills. You will need to develop weekly schedules to include activities and breaks, use state education standards to guide lesson planning, and regularly call parents to greet and check on them. Also, you keep track of children's progress, interests, and routines.
You need a high school diploma in psychology or nursing for this job position. You must also be patient and compassionate and must be able to explain things in terms that they can understand. Furthermore, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will earn an average of $24,835 every year.
2. Maine
Total Child Care Associate Jobs:
168
Highest 10% Earn:
$42,000
Location Quotient:
1.36
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$32,263
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