Childcare Workers
O*NET Code: 39-9011.00
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
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💼 Also Known As
After School CoordinatorAfter School CounselorAttendantBaby AttendantBaby SitterBefore and After School Daycare WorkerBoarding MotherCare ProviderCaregiverChild AttendantChild Care AideChild Care AssistantChild Care AttendantChild Care Development SpecialistChild Care ProviderChild Care SitterChild Care TeacherChild Care WorkerChild CaregiverChild Daycare Worker
⚡ Skills (14)
Monitoring4/100
Service Orientation3/100
Social Perceptiveness3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Coordination3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Writing3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 4 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (10)
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Educational software
Computer based training software
0Google Classroom
Project management software
0Nearpod
Multi-media educational software
0Scheduling software
Calendar and scheduling software
0Schoology
Computer based training software
0Seesaw
Multi-media educational software
0Tadpoles
Desktop communications software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑3 levels)
Medical and Health Services Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Social and Community Service Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Rehabilitation Counselors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Health Education Specialists
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Special Education Teachers, Preschool
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑3 levels)
📊 Skills Comparison
Childcare Workers → Rehabilitation Counselors
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (74% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (14)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Service Orientation
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
→
Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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